Prostascint
* Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
You have been scheduled for a Prostate study which involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material. The level of radioactivity used is extremely low. The radiopharmaceutical used is a monoclonal antibody, which could produce an allergic reaction.
You will be positioned on an imaging table, under a special detector called a gamma camera. The camera does not produce any radiation. It will be placed close to the part of your body being imaged. You will also receive a CT scan during this exam to aid the physicians in interpreting your test.
Patient Preparation
None.
Procedure
This is a 2 part study. On your first visit a small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm. You will return for a set of images 5 days later for approximately 2 hours. You may be asked to return the following day for more delayed imaging if necessary.
Reviewed and Approved:
Kirk Frey, MD
Robert Ackermann
11/2011
