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Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Overview
What Is Nuclear Medicine?
Nuclear Medicine is a specialized imaging technology that uses small amounts of radioactive material called radiotracers or radioisotopes to capture the molecular activity of various organs and systems of the body, allowing us to diagnose and treat many conditions in their earliest stages.
At Fairfax Radiology, we provide a full array of studies, including bone, renal, lung scans, Thyroid and SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) imaging, as well as any confirming imaging tests (X-rays) to provide a complete picture of any conditions.
Procedures
Bone Scans
A type of Nuclear Medicine test that helps diagnose different bone diseases or conditions.
Gastric Emptying
What is Gastric Emptying? For many people who complain of abdominal bloating or fullness after eating just a small amount of food or the same...
Meckel’s Scan
What is a Meckel’s Scan? A Meckel’s Scan is a Nuclear Medicine test that may be used to diagnose abnormal tissue in the small intestine.
PET/CT
A diagnostic test that combines nuclear medicine with advanced 3D imaging to offer the most advanced imaging technique available for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of many diseases.
What are the most common Nuclear Medicine exams performed at Fairfax Radiology?
The most common Nuclear Medicine exams performed at Fairfax Radiology are Bone Scans, Gastric Emptying, HIDA with CCK, Parathyroid Spect/CT, Thyroid Update and Scan and PET/CT.
What if I do not see the Nuclear Medicine exam I am looking for listed here?
For more information on the exams offered, please call 703.698.4488.