Renal (Complete Renal Scan)

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

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

Overview

This test is used to evaluate kidney blood flow and function.

Indications

Evaluation of renal perfusion and function

Renal trauma

Renovascular hypertension

Evaluation of renal transplants

Renal (Complete Renal Scan)

A Renal 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

Hydrate before injection.

Procedure

An I.V. of Saline will be started to assure proper hydration. A urinary catheter may be placed to assure your comfort throughout the 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