NephroScan - Patients

Questions to discuss with your doctor

• Based on the initial diagnosis assessment, how can imaging options help determine kidney disease?

• Is a gamma or SPECT scan with NEPHROSCAN^® an option for me?

• Can you talk to me about gamma or SPECT scans and how safe they are?

Drink fluids before and after your scan. Staying properly hydrated and going to the bathroom are important both before and after the scan

If your doctor thinks a gamma or SPECT scan with NEPHROSCAN^® is appropriate for you, here is what a typical procedure involves:

* Images used are not actual patients

Step 1

Your weight and height will be measured and recorded
A topical anaesthetic cream may be used at the discretion of the patient and their caregiver, and if used should be applied 30 to 60 min prior to intravenous injection.

Step 2

Step 3

To allow time for NEPHROSCAN^® to circulate through your bloodstream and to your kidneys, the scan will take place 1 to 4 hours after your injection. Your doctor will confirm the exact amount of time on the day of the scan.
You may be asked to use the restroom after your injection of NEPHROSCAN^® and prior to starting your scan.

Step 1

After you’ve received your injection of NEPHROSCAN^® and the appropriate amount of time has passed, you’ll lie on your back on the scanner bed; a trained technologist or nurse will be there to help.

Step 2

A camera will be positioned above and below you. The camera may stay still or move slowly around you. The scan will be painless.

Step 3

It is important to remain still while imaging is taking place to ensure the best quality scan possible.
Once the scan is deemed sufficient, you will be cleared to leave by your doctor.

* Images used are not actual patients

Step 1

Step 2

Continue to hydrate and use the bathroom frequently for the first few hours after your scan.

Step 3

Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor so that you and your doctor can review the results of your scan together and discuss treatment options.