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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
Parathyroid SPECT/CT
Parathyroid SPECT/CT is a nuclear medicine scan that helps pinpoint overactive parathyroid glands to diagnose conditions like hyperparathyroidism.
Bone Scans
A type of Nuclear Medicine test that helps diagnose different bone diseases or conditions.
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.
Thyroid Uptake and Scan
A two-day nuclear medicine exam that evaluates the structure and function of your thyroid gland. It helps diagnose conditions such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodules, or goiter.
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, 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.