A HIDA scan (hepatobiliary scintigraphy) is a nuclear medicine test of the gallbladder and bile ducts. It shows gallbladder function and bile flow. Typical effective dose 2 to 4 mSv, similar to about 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Gallbladder function and bile flow.
Suspected acute cholecystitis, bile leak.
Fast 4 to 6 hours.
Typical effective dose 2 to 4 mSv, similar to about 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
1 to 4 hours. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Nuclear medicine
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a hida scan show?
Gallbladder function and bile flow.
Why is a hida scan done?
Suspected acute cholecystitis, bile leak.
How do I prepare for a hida scan?
Fast 4 to 6 hours.
Does a hida scan use radiation?
Typical effective dose 2 to 4 mSv, similar to about 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a hida scan take?
1 to 4 hours
HIDA scan (hepatobiliary scintigraphy) किन गरिन्छ?
Suspected acute cholecystitis, bile leak.
HIDA scan (hepatobiliary scintigraphy) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Fast 4 to 6 hours.
HIDA scan (hepatobiliary scintigraphy) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 2 to 4 mSv, similar to about 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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