Nuclear Medicine Instructions – Biliary Scintigraphy Preparations

PLEASE REVIEW
Patients MUST arrive 20 minutes before their appointment time. Patients arriving late may be rescheduled. This exam may take up to 4 hours.
Please be aware that this is a “Fragrance Free” facility.
To cancel or reschedule this appointment please call 519-537-2381.

PREPARATION
– Eat supper the night before the exam.
– Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours before the exam.
– No narcotic analgesics for 8 hours prior to appointment.
– Continue other medications as usual
– Wear comfortable clothing with no metal

DIABETIC DEVICES:
Glucose sensors and insulin pumps can be damaged by X-rays, radiation and magnetic fields. Glucose sensors and insulin pumps must be removed immediately prior to your test. Insulin pumps may be restarted following the test. Glucose sensors cannot be reinserted – you must use a new sensor following the test. For any questions regarding your device, please contact the manufacturer of your device.

CONSENT AND INJECTION
– An injection is required, so patient MUST be capable of giving informed consent (If incapable, the substitute decision maker must accompany the patient)
– Please bring your current medications and a list of allergies