The
nuclear medicine technologist uses a special camera to detect
the radiation emitted from your body. A computer is used to
help process the information and to make the images easier to
interpret.
The body part being scanned will be positioned close to the
camera. You will be asked to hold very still while the images
are being made. There will be times during the scan when the
technologist will allow you to move and relax. It is necessary
to make several images in different positions to get a complete
and accurate study.
Upon completion of our routine views, the technologist will
show your films to the radiologist who is a doctor with special
training in nuclear medicine. At this time, the radiologist
will review your study and may ask for extra views or even x-rays
to provide as much information as possible.
Be sure to tell us if you are pregnant.
The time that it takes to perform a nuclear medicine study varies.
Some procedures are more involved than others and naturally
take longer to complete.
