Renal Scan

Renal Scan with DMSA o GLUCOHEPTONATE

A Nuclear Medicine Renal Scan with DMSA is performed using the radioactive material (Tc-99m DMSA) that, when injected into the blood stream is filtered out by the kidneys. This study is used to detect acute pyelonephritis, renal scars and a small or absent kidney.

Preparations for Renal Scan with DMSA

•   Patient must drink a lot of liquid

• After the injection, you will need to return to the Nuclear Medicine Department after 2-3 hours for the first images. Once the actual scan is started it takes 30 - 45 minutes to complete.

Renal Scan with DTPA or MAG3

To diagnose kidney perfusion and function, reno vascular hypertension, obstruction of the renal system and post kidney transplant evaluation.

       Preparations for Renal Scan with DTPA or MAG3

• Patient must drink a lot of liquid

• The radioactive material, Tc-99m DTPA or MAG-3 will be injected on your vein, acquisition of the images will started immediately. After the first 20 minutes of imaging is completed, a medication called "Lasix" wil be injected.  Lasix is a diuretic and will help the clearance of your kidneys.The scan will continue for an additional 20 minutes.  Common reasons to perform a Renal Scan with Lasix include (but are not limited to), evaluation of renal obstruction.