* Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
You have been scheduled for a Gallium study which involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material.聽 The level of radioactivity used is extremely low and has no side effects.
You will be positioned on an imaging table, under 聽a special detector called a gamma camera.聽 The camera does not produce any radiation.聽 It will be placed close to the part of your body being imaged.
Patient Preparation
None.
Procedure
You will have 2-3 visits to the department.聽 On your first visit, a small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm.聽 On your second visit, painless images will be obtained for approximately 1-2 hours.聽 You may be asked to return for delayed images the next day. 聽
Reviewed and Approved:
Kirk Frey, MD
Robert Ackermann
11/2011