Nuclear medicine somatostatin receptor (Tc) scan
A Somatostatin Receptor scan looks for certain types of cells by labelling them with a small amount of radioactivity. A Gamma Camera produces pictures of the where the radioactivity is…
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Nuclear medicine sentinel lymph node scan
A Sentinel Node scan is a test to identify the first lymph node that drains your tumour. This is called the sentinel node. A small amount of radioactivity is used…
Nuclear Medicine Sehcat/Bile Acid Malabsorption Study
This is a study to measure the degree of bile acid retention within your body. The results of the study will help your doctor better understand how your digestive system…
Nuclear Medicine Scintimammography Scan
A scintimammography scan is a way of taking pictures of the breast. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these pictures….
Nuclear Medicine Parathyroid Scan
A parathyroid scan is a test to show the function of your parathyroid glands. It is used to investigate and localise any overactive parathyroid glands in your neck. A small…
Open access to the children’s ward – a parent’s guide
Your child has been admitted to the Children’s Ward (Kipling) or the Children’s Assessment and Short Stay Unit (CASSU) for an acute illness….
Nuclear Medicine Octreotide Scan
An Octreotide scan looks for certain types of cells by labelling them with a small amount of radioactivity. A Gamma Camera produces pictures of the where the radioactivity is absorbed…
Nuclear Medicine Myocardial Perfusion Heart Scan
The scan is a way of assessing blood flow within the coronary arteries of your heart. This will show the extent and localise any coronary artery disease (Angina) or if…
Nuclear Medicine MIBG Scan
A MIBG scan looks for certain types of cells by labelling them with a small amount of radioactivity. A Gamma Camera produces pictures of the where the radioactivity is absorbed…
Nuclear Medicine Meckels Scan
This is an examination using a radioactive tracer to localise a Meckels diverticulum.