Octreotide Scan
Purpose: Detection of neuroendocine tumors (carcinoid, lung cancer, carcinoma of pancreas), staging and follow-up.
Length of Test: 3 day test Following the injection, the patient will be imaged at 4 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours.
Patient Prep: 24 hour prep may be required with prep Fleet kit #1
Procedure: The patient will be injected in the arm with a small amount of radioactive material. The patient will be asked to return after 4 hours. Images will be obtained while the patient is lying on his/her back. The patient might be asked to return for more imaging at 24, 36, 72 hours.
