LIVER AND SPLEEN SCANS

Liver and Spleen Function Assessment

A nuclear imaging exam can help your physician see the size of your liver and spleen and evaluate how well these organs are functioning. Using a small amount of radioactive material and specialized imaging technology, this safe and painless procedure provides detailed information about organ health and performance. This information can help in the diagnosis and treatment of injury or disease, including conditions such as cirrhosis, infections, enlarged organs, and functional abnormalities.

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“The tech was great. He knew I was anxious and took his time explaining, gave me options and time to acclimate.”

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“She even provided me with deodorant wipes when I forget to bring deodorant with me to apply after the exam.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect?

Your technologist will inject a small amount of radioactive material in a vein. After your injection, a gamma camera will be use to take images of your body from many different angles.

For an exam looking for a hemangioma in the liver, your technologist will first draw a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm. This drawn blood is mixed with a radioisotope in the lab that binds to your red blood cells. This process is called labeling. The treated blood is injected back into the vein in your arm and allows us to image where the red blood cells go in your body.

How long does a liver and spleen scan take?

The scan typically takes about 45 minutes. However, you should plan for additional time for check-in and preparation.

Is the procedure painful?

No, the procedure is painless. You’ll receive a small injection of radioactive material in a vein, similar to a regular blood draw, but the imaging itself is non-invasive.

What is the radioactive material used in the scan?

A small amount of radioactive tracer (radioisotope) is injected into your vein. This material is safe and allows the gamma camera to capture detailed images of your liver and spleen.

What is a hemangioma scan?

A hemangioma scan is a specialized liver and spleen scan used to detect benign tumors in the liver. For this exam, we draw a small amount of your blood, label it with a radioisotope that binds to red blood cells, and then reinject it to track blood flow patterns.