Nuclear Medicine Instructions – Lymphoscintigraphy Sentinel Node Preparations

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

PREPARATION
– Please follow instructions from Ordering Physician
– Arrive at Nuclear Medicine Department at 6:45am, unless otherwise stated

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

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.