The Whole Body Bone Scan/ Triple Phase Bone Scan is a diagnostic technique that is used to detect the areas of abnormal bone growth due to fracture, tumors, infection and complex regional pain syndromes. It can also investigate the areas of abnormal bone growth, assess the response to treatment and guide surgical interventions.
A whole body bone scan is a safe, minimally invasive procedure.
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The whole body bone scan also known as triple phase bone scan. It is a nuclear imaging technique used to help in diagnosing a problem with bones. It uses a radioactive drug called a radiopharmaceutical drug. This imaging technique is used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as fractures, bone infections, skeletal pain, and spread of tumor to bones or any bone injury.
During triple phase bone scan your healthcare provider will ask you to remove metal objects, jewelry that could interfere with the imaging process. Patient need change their clothes into hospital gown. It’s important to inform your doctor about your pregnancy or medical health issues and if you have any allergy to medications.
You are settled comfortably in an area and in case of pediatric or uncooperative patient, sedation is suggested.
A small dose of radioactive agent is injected via IV, then you will be isolated for 45-60 minutes.
This radio tracing material accumulates in areas with increased bone metabolism or blood flow, which indicates fractures, trauma, tumor or other abnormalities.
You have to drink plenty of water during the isolation period till your scan.
Whole body scan is done; once the uptake phase is complete, then the patient is positioned on an examination table. A specialized gamma-camera is used to capture the images of skeletal system.
Patient is advice to remain in the nuclear medicine department for 2-3 hours after the injection. And the patient is advice to empty the bladder.
Radiologist will review the captured images and interpret the images and write a report. This process usually takes less than 24 hours.
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A triple phase bone scan or whole body bone scan generally ranges from Rs 3000- 8000/- and it may vary depending on several factors.
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Before scan your healthcare provider asks you remove all jewelry and metallic objects. No special preparation is required for the scan. Inform your doctor about allergies or sensitive to ant medications, contrast dyes or iodine.
Patient must inform about your pregnancy and other health related issues.
The side effects and risks involved with triple phase bone scan are minimal when compared to benefits.
Rare cases of allergic reaction to the radioactive tracer is noted which used in scan. It may cause itching, rashes, hives or breathing difficulties.
Radioactive tracer which injected will be out from patients’ body within 24hours after your scan. You don’t need to limit contact with people. But you must stay away from pregnant women and children for 24 hours to avoid radioactive exposure which is harmful.
It will take 60-90 minutes. Time may vary according depend on condition of a patient and doctor demand.
A Bone scan is used to diagnose bone fractures, bone tumor or cancer. Also used to determine the cancer bone that began elsewhere in the body has spread to the bones.
Common cancers that spread to the bones include breast, lung, prostate, thyroid and kidney.
Radioactive tracer goes to the area of that need to be examined. This radioactive agent binds to the certain protein of the body. A medical device like gamma camera is able to detect the gamma rays emitted by the radio isotopes which help in diagnosis.
A radiologist will interpret the images, write a report, and deliver the results to your doctor. This usually takes less than 24hours.
Result will be available within 24 hours on our website.
