FAQs

The time required between the two parts depends on factors such as the body part being imaged, the presence of underlying disease, and on camera availability. Each patient will be assessed individually by the technologist during Part 1 and given a time to return that is 2 – 5 hours later.

Part 1 takes approximately 15 minutes. Part 2 will take anywhere from 30 – 60 minutes depending on your medical history and where you are having pain.

The radioactive material is injected into the blood during the first part of the test but it takes a number of hours for the injection to be picked up by the bones.

No. There is no preparation necessary. Continue to take all medications as per usual.

A bone scan looks at the function of your bones as opposed to an x-ray which looks at the structure of bone and surrounding tissue.

Yes. The radiation can be detectable in your body for a number of days after your test. Travel is still possible; however, please inform the technologist of your travel intentions. We will be happy to provide you with the appropriate documentation to verify that you have undergone a nuclear medicine exam.

No. A driver is not necessary. Upon completing the test you should feel the same way you did when you arrived for the test.