Liver Spleen
Purpose: This procedure evaluates the size, shape and function of the liver and spleen.
Length of Test: 1 hour.
Patient Prep: No prep is necessary.
Procedure: The patient will lie on his/her back on a flat table for the test. The technologist will position the specialized camera* as close to the patient's abdomen as possible without actually touching the body.The patient will be injected in the arm with a small amount of radioactive material. Immediately following the injection, scanning will begin and pictures will be taken of the patient's abdomen. The patient will be asked to hold very still while the machine is scanning.
The pictures will be evaluated by a radiologist. A report will be sent to the referring physician.
*Specialized Camera: Large disk-shaped camera which detects activity in the body part being examined and records that activity as a picture.
