Microsoft word - mibg scan 1-31-14.doc

What is a MIBG Scan?
An MIBG scan locates and diagnoses particular types of tumors. It aids in identifying primary
and metastatic disease.
Before your scan
 There are many drugs that can interfere with this scan.
It is important that you stop taking the following medications before the start of this
exam:
Antihypertensive: Labetalol, reserpine, diltiazem, nifedipine, verpamil
Tetracyclic Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, imipramine, doxepin,
amoxapine, loxapine
Sympathomimetics: Phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine,
 Prior to the scan, your doctor will give you a solution of potassium iodide (SSKI), unless you are pregnant, breast feeding, have a high serum potassium (hyperkalemia) or
known renal failure.
You will need to take a dose of this solution the day before and the day of
injection:
Adults over 18 need to take 130mg of SSKI solution 12 hours before the start of the exam. Ages 3 to18 need to take 65mg of SSKI solution 12 hours before the start of the exam. Ages 1 month to 3 years need to take 32mg of SSKI solution 12 hours before the start of the exam. Ages 1 month or younger need to take16mg of SSKI solution 12 hours before the start of the exam.  Please fill out the online Medication Reconciliation form. Please bring this to your  The technologist will ask you a few questions regarding your medical history.
 Please notify the technologist of any allergies you may have.
 If you are pregnant or think you may be, please consult with your doctor prior to
scheduling this exam.
Please arrive early as instructed for your appointment.
Please register at the St. Joseph Hospital Outpatient Pavilion on the 1st FLOOR.
During your scan
The technologist will explain your test and answer any questions you may have.
The technologist will inject you with a radiopharmaceutical tracer. You will be asked to return
18-24 hours after the injection for your scan.

Upon arrival the next day, you will receive a full body scan, which takes about 30 minutes to
complete. The radiologist will review the images and may determine to obtain additional
SPECT/CT images. A SPECT/CT scan acquires images in 360 degrees and offers a 3-
dimensional (3-D) image of the area of interest. This part of the test takes approximately 30
minutes to complete.

After your scan
If indicated, the Technologist will instruct you on how many more doses of the SSKI solution you will need to take and for how long. You may resume your normal activities. The technologist will not be able to give you any results.
The results will be available to the doctor who ordered your scan within one to two business
days.
Thank you
We are honored that you have selected St. Joseph Hospital to serve your healthcare needs.

Source: http://www.sjo.org/documents/Radiology_and_Imaging/MIBG-Scan-1-31-14.pdf