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Nuclear Medicine

Diagnostic testing that uses a very small amount of a radioactive substance to examine organ function and structure. Click for more info

 

More Information

For detailed information about a specific procedure visit the following resources:

Bone Scan with SPECT

Thyroid with uptake

Thyroid scan imaging only

Renal Scan

Hepatobiliary (not with CCK or Morphine)

Hepatobiliary (w/ CCK

 

Liver/Spleen

Liver/Spleen SPECT

Liver/Spleen Hemangioma

Octreoscan (Octreodtide)- Carcinoid, neuroendocrine, tumors, Etc.

Octreoscan & SPECT

Parathyroid Scan

Exam Preparation Instructions

  • Please remember to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time
  • Wear comfortable clothing, (some exams may require 2 piece garments)
  • Avoid wearing jewelry
  • Bring anything in writing from the Referring Physician
  • Bring License and Insurance Cards
  • All consent forms will need to be signed prior to the exam and medical history will be reviewed
  • Bring any comparison films you may have, unless they are previous with Russo
  • Payment is expected at the time of service/exam

 

Bone Scans

 

  • No Dietary Restrictions
  • Patient will be injected and released, with an expected return approximately +

 

Parathyroid Scans

 

  • No Dietary Restrictions
  • This exam may take from 3 1/2 hours to 4 to complete.