Parathyroid scan
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NHS Borders
Department of Nuclear Medicine
Borders General Hospital
Melrose
TD6 9BS
tel: 01896 826432
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Your appointment details:
Nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine scans use radioactive tracers to show the structure and functions of the organs in the body.
A Gamma Camera and computer are used to produce the scans. These are then processed and images prepared from which the Radiologist prepares a report for your doctor.
Before
- it would be helpful if you could drink plenty of fluids before your scan
- you do not need to have a full bladder
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding please telephone us as soon as possible
Parathyroid
This is an examination of the glands in your neck. You will be given an injection of radioactive tracer and some images will be taken on a gamma camera.
This will take about one hour. We will take a second set of images 2 to 3 hours later. You may leave the hospital during this time if you wish. The radiographer will arrange the time you should return.
The scan time will be about 45 minutes.
After
You will be asked to avoid close contact with children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the scan.
Results
The results of your scan will be sent to the doctor or consultant who requested it.