Center for Diagnostic Imaging

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine uses radioactive elements (radioisotopes) to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases, including many types of cancers, heart disease and certain other abnormalities within the body. The isotope attaches to a carrier substance which accumulates in the part of the body being scanned, where it gives off energy in the form of gamma rays. This energy is detected by a special camera and produces pictures offering details on both the structure and function of organs and tissues.

Types of Studies - All Nuclear Medicine Studies can be done in SPECT, QUANTITATED or FLOWED

Biliary Scan HIDA HIDA with EF	Bone Scans Function 3 Phase Total Body Imaging SPECT Imaging	Infection Labeled WBC Gallium	Gastric Emptying Solid Liquid
Testicular	Cardiac MUGA	Parathyroid	Lung V/Q Quantitative
Thyroid Thyroid uptake and scan Total Body I131 (131 Therapy hyperthy)	Renal Baseline Captopril Lasix	Tumor Localization Gallium Indium	Bowel Imaging GI Bleed Meckel's Diverticulum
Brain SPECT	Liver Liver/Spleen	Joint Imaging

Preparing for Your Exam
Depending on the particular study, preparation will vary. Please contact us for more information on the preparation needed for your particular exam.