Liver / Spleen Scan

What is a Liver / Spleen Scan?

Liver / Spleen Scans help diagnose disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, tumors, splenomegaly and other problems in the digestive tract.

What takes place during the test?

A radionuclide material will be injected in the arm followed by a scan of the abdominal area. During the scan, you will lie on the imaging table with the camera positioned above or below you while several images are taken.

How long will the test take to complete?

Approximately 1 hour.