Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers that are typically injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed. The radiotracer travels through the area being examined and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays which are detected by a special camera and a computer to create images of the inside of your body.

Nuclear medicine imaging provides unique information that often cannot be obtained using other imaging procedures and offers the potential to identify disease in its earliest stages.

At Dixie Medical Imaging, we offer a variety of Nuclear Medicine services including Renal Scans, Lung Scans and Thyroid Scans

About Your Appointment

Please call our location which is most convenient to you to schedule an appointment.  If you require an emergency or immediate appointment, we will do everything possible to schedule you as soon as possible

• Please bring your requisition form and your valid Health Card
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete registration
• If you arrive late, your appointment may have to be rescheduled
• If you cannot make your appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance

Preparation

Nuclear Medicine procedures require preparation.  Please go to our Preparations page for further details