Liver/Spleen

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

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

Overview

This test evaluates liver function.

Indications

Chronic liver disease

Determination of liver or spleen size and configuration

Focal nodular hyperplasia

Detection of accessory splenic tissue

Liver/Spleen

A Liver/Spleen 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.

Patient Preparation

None.

Procedure

A small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm. Painless images will be obtained for approximately one hour.

Further Information

Contact Terre Haute Medical Laboratory Nuclear Medicine at 812.238.7542