INDICATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION

• evaluating the size, shape and position of the kidneys
• identification of congenital renal anomalies, the presence of uni- and bilateral renal pathology;
• identification of cicatricial or other lesions of the cortical layer in pyelonephritis
• visualization of a non-functioning kidney with intravenous urography
• demonstration of ectopic renal tissue
• preparation for transplantation and kidney surgery
• assessment of viability after trauma / transplantation, with nephrosclerosis.

THE PROCEDURE OF KIDNEYS EXAMINATION

The study begins 20-60 minutes after the introduction of the radioactive substance. A gamma camera, in which the patient is placed, records the radiation emitted by previously administered drugs for a certain time. With the help of the information received, the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe an appropriate treatment.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Absolute: Pregnancy. Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients. Fibril conditions.
• Relative: breastfeeding

PREPARATION FOR RESEARCH

No special training is required.

HOW CAN I HAVE A RADIONUCLIDE KIDNEYS EXAMINATION AT THE CENTER?

To be eligible for the examination, you will need a referral from your physician.

1. Call the Contact Center or the Isotope Laboratory at the numbers (8 (017) 543-42-23 and 8 (017) 543-42-19, from 8:00 till 14:00 during the weekdays to make a reservation.
2. Be at the Center at the appointed time.
3. Fill in and sign a paid service contract at the Reception.
4. Pay the bill at the RCMC pay office, or through the ERIP electronic payment system.
5. Collect the examination report and the Isotope Laboratory report.