Parathyroid

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

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

Overview

This test is used to detect parathyroid adenomas.

Indications

The detection and localization of parathyroid adenomas

Parathyroid

A Parathyroid 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

You will have two visits to the department. On your first visit, a small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm. Painless images will be obtained for 30 minutes. On your second visit (3 hours later), images will be obtained for one hour.

Further Information

Contact Terre Haute Medical Laboratory Nuclear Medicine at 812.238.7542