This will depend on what type of scan your are having. Our staff will fully explain the procedure
to you when you arrive for your appointment.
A small needle will be inserted into a vein in your arm, hand or foot.
A small amount of a radioactive tracer will be injected through this needle.
You will then lie and relax quietly for 60 to 90 minutes before having the scan.
You will be asked to empty your bladder just before the scan begins.
We will then ask you to lie on your back on the scanner with your arms placed above your head.
The whole body scan lasts 18 minutes and the head scan lasts only 12 minutes. On occasion, we
might repeat the scan again after a period of time.
You will be given some breathing instructions for the first part of the scan, after this you can just
relax.
How long will I be in the department for?
This will depend on what type of scan you are having but expected to be with us around two hours. This includes explanation, preparation and scanning time.
What happens after my scan?
Wait in the lobby for around 20 minutes until the nurse advised you are free to go home
You may eat and drink as normal right after the scan.
Continue to drink plenty of fluids for the remainder for the day and empty your bladder regularly.
Please avoid close contact with pregnant women and young children for eight hours after your scan.
Can I bring someone with me?
You can bring a relative of friend but they will have to wait in the waiting room. Space is limited so we ask that just one person accompany you if at all possible.
Please do not bring children or pregnant friends or relatives with you.
When will I get my results?
Your results will be sent to the doctor who requested your scan.
Results come out on the second working day usually.
You may ask your doctor for your results.
What do I need to do to make my exam run smoothly?
Reservation need to be made on the previous day and if you could not arrive on time, please inform us to avoid the medical waste.
Do not eat or drink anything for more than 6 hours before the examination.
Do not wear any jewelry or the cloth which contains metal product, like zip.
Bring all the relevant history medical records and experimental results to assist your doctor for more accurate outcomes.
If you are a diabetic patient, please inform the doctor on reservation and try to control your blood sugar rigorously in advance.
Children and critically ill patients need medical staff accompany.
Pregnant women, patients with instable emotion or acute persistent spasm are not suggested to precede the exam.
Patient who had barium meal in a week are not allowed to precede the exam.