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A nuclear medicine indium white blood cell study provides your doctor with information for detection of an infection.
Exam preparation
- A CDI representative will call you prior to your appointment to provide specific instructions, and review health and insurance information.
- Please bring previous imaging study results (x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) such as reports, films or CD-roms if available.
- Notify a member of CDI’s staff if you are nursing or if there is a chance you could be pregnant.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to verify your registration and health information.
During the exam – what to expect
- An I.V. is placed in your arm or hand and the technologist withdraws 50-60 cc of blood.
- You will be asked to return in 4 hours for an infusion of a small radioactive agent attached to your white blood cells (this is not a dye or contrast and has no side affects)
- The substance will travel through the body and collect in the liver, spleen and any active infection in the body.
- You will return the following day for 30-60 minutes of imaging.
- You will lie down on a scanning table while the images are being obtained; you must remain as still as possible.
After the exam – what to expect
- A radiologist who specializes in a specific area of the body reviews your images (i.e., a body radiologist will review the images).
- The radiologist prepares a diagnostic report to share with your doctor.
- Your doctor will consider this information in context of your overall care, and talk with you about the results.
- Most of the radioactivity passes out of your body in 48 hrs.
If you have additional questions about your appointment or our services, check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact your local CDI center.
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