Amata Almodovar is a resident of Vault 101. Born in 2258, she is younger than her friend, the Lone Wanderer. Amata is the only child of Overseer Alphonse Almodovar and the only childhood friend of...
Nuclear medicine scans use small amounts of radioactive dye (tracer) to highlight areas of concern, such as cancer cells or infection. Pictures can than be taken of these areas. There are many types of nuclear medicine scans, including: A special dye called a radioactive isotope, or tracer, is given through an IV. This tracer contains a small amount of radiation, about the same amount as an x-ray. The dye travels through the body and gathers in the area of the body being examined.
What are the alternatives to an Indium-111 White Blood Cell Scan? Alternatives include gallium scan, CT scan, aspiration and/or biopsy. What can I expect after the procedure? There are no after-effects expected. Will other tests be ordered? Other tests including a bone scan and a sulfur-colloid bone marrow scan may be ordered for comparison with the Indium-111 WBC Scan. CT, MRI and/or ultrasound examinations may be suggested based on the results of the Indium-ill White Blood Cell Scan.