Nuclear Medicine CCK Hepatobiliary (HIDA) Scan
A HIDA scan assesses the function of the Liver, Bile Ducts and Gall Bladder. The scan may be performed in patients that do not have a gall bladder. Images are…
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Nuclear Medicine information – for patients leaving the country
The government has recently installed very sensitive radiation detectors at ports and airports. There is a small chance that, for a short time after your visit to the Nuclear Medicine…
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (DMSA) Scan
A DMSA scan is a way of taking pictures of your kidneys. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these pictures….
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (Renogram and DMSA) Scan
A Renogram and DMSA scan looks at how well your kidneys are functioning. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these…
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (Renogram) Scan
A Renogram looks at how well your kidneys are functioning. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these pictures. The pictures…
Nuclear Medicine Lachrymal Tear Duct Scan
A Lachrymal duct scan is a way of taking pictures of the function of your tear ducts. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is…
Nuclear Medicine Lung (VQ) Scan
A Lung scan is a way of examining the air and blood supply to your lungs. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used…
Nuclear Medicine Meckels Scan
This is an examination using a radioactive tracer to localise a Meckels diverticulum.
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 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…