How long does the test take?
The length of time varies for different exams. Most tests are performed on a single day, but a few tests can take up to several days. Because the radioactive agent takes time to be absorbed by the body it is not unusual for a test to take 2-3 hours.
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Bone or Joint ScanDrink extra liquids before and after the injection.
Gallium Scan Fleets Enema the evening prior to imaging.
Gastric Emptying Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Study Nothing by mouth after midnight on the night prior to your examination.
Hepatobiliary Scan Nothing to eat or drink four hours prior to the […]

Bone or Joint Scan
The reason for this test is to find out if there are any abnormal areas within the bones or joints. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into the vein, which is then taken up by the bony skeleton. Pictures are taken 2 to 3 hours after the injection. […]

Nuclear Medicine involves the intravenous injection or oral administration of a small amount of radioactive material.
This material travels to various organs in the body depending on its chemical composition. The camera then creates an image of the organ in question. AMI’s Somers Point, Cape May Court House and Wall Township offices employ dual-detector nuclear medicine […]