Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostics One Ninteen is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment from GE. The Infinia dual-head, gamma camera provides faster imaging time with some of the highest-quality resolution available on the market today.
Nuclear Medicine involves using small amounts of radioactive materials called tracers, to help diagnose and treat a variety of diseases. Nuclear Medicine determines the cause of the problem based on the function of the organ, tissue, or bone. During an exam, the amount of tracer is carefully selected to provide the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient while providing the most accurate exam. A special camera, called the Infinia gamma camera, is used to detect the tracer in the organ, bone, or tissue. It records that information on a computer screen or on film.
Is Nuclear Medicine safe?
Nuclear Medicine procedures are among the safest at Diagnostics One Ninteen. A patient receives the smallest amount of radioactive material possible. The amount of radiation from a nuclear study procedure is comparable to, or often less than, a diagnostic X-ray. The Nuclear Medicine technologist can assist you with any questions you may have regarding its safety.
Nuclear Medicine involves using small amounts of radioactive materials called tracers, to help diagnose and treat a variety of diseases. Nuclear Medicine determines the cause of the problem based on the function of the organ, tissue, or bone. During an exam, the amount of tracer is carefully selected to provide the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient while providing the most accurate exam. A special camera, called the Infinia gamma camera, is used to detect the tracer in the organ, bone, or tissue. It records that information on a computer screen or on film.