Prep before the Examination
- Pregnant or possibility of being pregnant cannot have this procedure. Please inform your care provider in advance.
- No special preparation is required. Fasting is not required.
Examination Method
- The images will be created after radioactive isotope is injected into the reservoir.
- The images need to be created 4-5 times and it takes about 5 minutes each time. The entire procedure is completed in about 2 hours.
- Patients may leave the building after the procedure is completed.
Cautions
- If there is a possibility of being pregnant, do not undergo this procedure. Please inform your care provider in advance.
- Do not move during the procedure to enhance image quality.
- Please avoid contact with babies and pregnant women the day you receive the low dose radioactive isotope injection. No obvious side effects will occur when in touch with babies and pregnant women. Please do not worry.