What is Indium scanning?
Indium scanning, also known as scanning of leukocytes or scanning of white blood cells (WBC), is a type of nuclear scanning in which the radioactive trap is used to identify inflammation or infection in specific areas of the body. This procedure is used by Radioizotop India-1111. Scanning is a non -invasive imaging procedure that includes minimal discomfort. It is generally not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. First, the blood blood is taken. WBCs are separated from other blood cells and then mixed with a small amount of isotope india-111; This is called labeling. The marked cells are injected back into the body of a person's vein. A few hours later, when the marked cells accumulated in inflamed or infected areas of the body, gamma -emitted by isotope is detected by scanning the whole body using a special imaging device.
The scan process includes a scan process. The ves are still on the test table while the imaging cameras move POMALA over or below the table. It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours. To confirm the presence of an infection or inflammation, a second scanning procedure could be required or subsequent tests such as MRI or CT scanning.
Indium scanning is a non -invasive and non -surgical procedure. Usually this includes minimal discomfort of blood collection and re -injection of marked blood cells. The individual could experience the feeling of cold in the arm immediately after the injection of the radioisotope mixture. Rarely, some people could experience an allergic reaction to the isotope of India-111, which in extreme cases could lead to anaphylactic shock.
The risks associated with the India scanning procedure are considered minimal. Although this process involves a certain exposure to radioactivity, the isotop generally leaves the body within about two days. The individual could be instructed to fill in a large amount of water after the test to help wash the isotope from the body. Woman,that breastfeed or pregnant could be recommended against this procedure, or a nuclear medicine technician could use a lower dose of radioactive isotope.
Indium is usually prescribed when a doctor suspects that infection or inflammation may occur in some parts of the body, especially in the abdominal region. The abnormal outcome of the India scanning indicates the likelihood of an active infection or an inflamed area such as Abcess liver or other organs. Inaccurate results are possible because the spleen and liver tend to accumulate WBC, even if no active infection or inflammation is present.