Parathyroid Exam
Copyright 2001-2007, Daviess Community Hospital
1314 East Walnut Street - Post Office Box 760 - Washington, Indiana 47501- (812) 254-2760
Procedure Title:
Parathyroid Exam
Patient Name:
__________________________________________
Appointment Time:
When:________________________
Date:__________________________
Time:________________________
Where:
Please report to the Admitting Office (main hospital entrance) 20 minutes prior to your appointment time. Admitting will direct you to Radiology.
Purpose :
Detection and localization of parathyroid adenomas.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Patient on calcium or thyroid medication.
Preparation:
None
Procedure:
15-20 minutes after I.V. injection, you are placed on an imaging table. An image is acquired for about 15 minutes. 3 hours later, you return to the department and another image is acquired.
After Car
e
:
Return to normal lifestyle.
If you have any questions about your scheduled test, please contact the Nuclear Medicine Department at (812) 254-8898.
Reviewed:
02/11/2013