Bone Marrow

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

* Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Overview

This test demonstrates the distribution of functioning bone marrow within the skeleton.

Indications

Regional bone marrow abnormalities in general

Selection of bone marrow biopsy sites

Diagnosis of osteomyelitis in conjunction with In-111 white blood cell imaging

Bone Marrow

You have been scheduled for a Bone Marrow study which involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material. The level of radioactivity used is extremely low and has no side effects.

You will be positioned next to a special detector called a gamma camera. The camera does not produce any radiation. It will be placed close to the part of your body being imaged.

Patient Preparation

None.

Report to Union Hospital Admitting 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Procedure

A small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm. Painless images will be obtained for approximately one to two hours. Delayed images may be needed at 24 and 48 hours.

Further Information

Contact Terre Haute Medical Laboratory Nuclear Medicine, 812.238.7542