Nuclear Medicine

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.