Nuclear Medicine Instructions – Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan Preparations

PLEASE REVIEW
Patients MUST arrive 20 minutes before their appointment time. Patients arriving late may be rescheduled. This exam is two parts and the Technologist will assign a time for the second part which happens later on the same day.
Please be aware that this is a “Fragrance Free” facility.
To cancel or reschedule this appointment please call 519-537-2381.

PREPARATION
– No Barium contrast in the last 24 hours ( If booking in synch with a CT scan, request Gastrografin and then can be performed same day).
– You may eat and drink
– Continue your 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