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Nuclear Medicine Hepatobiliary (Gallbladder) Instructions in English
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Where:
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Report to the Radiology Department on first floor of . You should arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time in order to be registered. |
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Purpose:
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To evaluate the gallbladder and biliary ducts for obstruction and/or other problems. |
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Preparation:
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Ingest nothing by mouth six hours prior to the test.
Do not fast for longer than 24 hr immediately prior to the test.
Medications: No morphine or opiod drugs should be taken within 12 hours of testing. All other medications may be taken as normal.
Please do not bring children with you to the appointment. |
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What to Expect:
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Inform the technologist the following information:
ü Previous surgeries
ü Current medications
ü Recent imaging with contrast-containing material
ü History of prior administration of radiopharmaceuticals
ü Time of most recent meal
A small needle will be placed in your arm and a small amount of a radioactive medication will be injected. This medication will pass from the liver into the biliary tree and will allow x-ray pictures to be taken. You will be lying comfortably on your back for the test while a Gamma Camera, positioned over your body, takes images or pictures for a minimum of 60 minutes.
A Radiologist will evaluate your scan and may request additional images to accurately rule out or confirm an obstruction or other problem. |
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After Care: |
You may resume your normal lifestyle. |
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Questions: |
Please call 205-930-3278 if you have additional questions. |
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