Gastrointestinal Bleed (GI) - Book Test at Home

Book Gastro Intesti.Bleed Scan (GI Bleed) at the best price in Delhi NCR, India from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of Nuclear Medicine.

What is Gastro Intesti.Bleed Scan (GI Bleed)?

GI Bleed scan (Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scan) is an imaging scan under nuclear medicine. It is used to detect the origin, frequency and extent of gastrointestinal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

Why is GI Bleed Scan used?

• The doctor recommends for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Scan to find out the location of the gastrointestinal bleeding
• To know about the frequency of gastrointestinal bleeding
• To find out the extent of gastrointestinal bleeding
• When a patient is passing blood in stool
• When a patient is passing blood in vomit

What is the procedure of GI Bleed Scan?

• The technologist will inject the patient with a radiopharmaceutical Technetium-99m
• A special gamma camera will be used to take picture of the abdomen to check the bleeding status.

How can I prepare for GI Bleed Scan?

• Fasting of 4-6 hours is required for the scan.
• Avoid having any barium study at least 48hours before scan

Cost of GI Bleed Scan

The cost of a GI Bleed Scan near me in Delhi varies, depending on the location and reputation of the diagnostic centre. But it usually ranges from INR 5760 to INR 8500.