Gallium Scan for Infections or Abscesses

Purpose:  Gallium is sometimes used to image infections. 

Preparation:  There is no prep for this exam. 

Appointment Length:  This involves several appointments. 

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Initially, gallium is injected into the patient. 

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The patient returns 24 hours later for the scan. 

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Sometimes a 4-hour or a 48-hour scan is required in addition to the
24 hour.

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Scan time is approximately 1 hour.

 

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