Gastric Emptying

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

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

Overview

This test measures the rate of gastric emptying of a solid meal.

Indications

Functional gastric dysmotility

Gastric Emptying

A Gastric Emptying study 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.

(Gastric Emptying Report)

Patient Preparation

No food or drink after midnight. Nothing by mouth for at least 12 hours.

Procedure

You will be asked to consume scrambled eggs with medication mixed into the meal. Painless images will be obtained for approximately 2 hours.

Further Information

Contact Terre Haute Medical Laboratory Nuclear Medicine at 812.238.7542