There are various diagnostic tests available to assess and diagnose abnormalities. Some of them are non-invasive while others required invasive administration of various agents. Gallium scan or gallium scintigraphy is one such technique which helps in detection of abnormalities of internal tissues spread in the larger areas of the body. This article will provide overview of gallium scintigraphy. The gallium (67Ga) scan is the diagnostic test to detect infection, inflammation, and tumors which may not be localized.
Ga scan or scintigraphy may include regional, whole-body, planar, and SPECT scintigrams, or any combination performed after intravenous injection of gallium-citrate. Gallium citrate is injected into a vein, usually in the arm. The patient is asked to return at 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours after the injection to perform the scans. A camera moves slowly around the patient while the…
