Limited Bone Scan
Preparation:
No preparation is required for this exam.
Dress:
Patient should wear comfortable 2-piece clothing and
avoid metal on clothes such as snaps or jewelry.
Appointment Length:
Testing involves two appointments.
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The patient first arrives for the
injection of the radiotracer, which is
administered into a vein in the arm. APPT 1
should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
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APPT 2 is scheduled two to three
hours later for the actual scan. Scanning takes
anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour. |
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