It is a diagnostic nuclear medicine study that uses a small amount of radioactive material (marker/isotope). It consists of administering an intravenous drug, and the images are obtained after three hours.

Why it’s done:

• To evaluate and diagnose malignant diseases such as bone metastases and other benign diseases such as fractures or infections.

What you should know before having the scan:

• No preparation is necessary
• No need to fast
• Bring the original medical order
• Results are available after 2 working days
• No special care is required after the study