Bone Scan Appointment

Cath · 08-13-2014, 06:06 AM

Helen

I'm praying for you. As for carrying a letter for 48 hours - I have never had that happen to me. I just had my bone scan 3 months ago and also have had numerous PET scans and never have I been given a letter stating I had radioactive serum in me. I've always gone right back to work. Hoping and praying your bone scan turns out okay. Cathy

hestko76 · 08-13-2014, 06:51 AM

Thank you ladies for the prayers. God listens! I found my answer about the border check point. For those of you who do not live in the SW, it wouldn't bother you. Going north, northeast, and west out of Las Cruces, we must pass through a check point. Here's the info:

After a bone scan, a small amount of the radiotracer remains in the patient and emits radiation. The amount is very small, and patients are safe to go about their routine activities after the procedure. However, it is important to keep in mind that patients may set off sensitive radiation detectors at border crossings for several days after the procedure. Getting a note from the clinic performing the procedure that includes the study performed and the radiotracer utilized can help prevent any false alarms by security personnel. Also, it is recommended to avoid close contact with a child for 1 hour after a bone scan with Tc-99m MDP; there is no restriction for patients undergoing a bone scan with F-18 NaF.