HIDA Scan

for this procedure. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to dye, iodine, or shellfish.

Any bleeding problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any drugs that may cause bleeding. Some of these are Coumadin, ibuprofen, Aleve (naproxen), or aspirin. Certain vitamins and herbs, such as garlic and fish oil, may also add to the risk for bleeding. You may need to stop these drugs as well. Talk to your doctor about them.

You may need to stop eating for 2 to 8 hours before the procedure. Ask your doctor if you may have anything to drink. Do not stop eating for longer than your doctor tells you because this can affect the test.

Your doctor may give you drugs to help make the scan work better while you are having the test.

If your doctor is giving you drugs during the test, ask if you will need to have a ride home.

What happens during the procedure?

You will wear a hospital gown. You will not be able to wear any jewelry in the scanning area. You will lie on your back on the x-ray table. The staff will put a thin flexible tube into your vein called an I.V. A special kind of dye will be injected into your I.V. This lets the drug go right into your blood.
As you lie on the table, a special camera, called a gamma camera, will pass over your belly. It will take pictures of the dye as it moves through your body.
Stay as still as possible during the scan. This will make the results clearer.
The procedure will take about 2 hours.

What happens after the procedure?

Your doctor may want you to have more scans later in the day.
Your I.V. will be taken out before you go home.
You will still have the special dye in your body. Drink lots of water to flush this out.
The dye will leave your body through your urine in 24 hours. Flush the toilet twice after you pee during this time. Always wash your hands after you use the toilet.

What drugs may be needed?

The doctor may order drugs to: ‚

Help with pain

What problems could happen?

Allergic reaction to the dye used
Bruising at the injection site
Rash from the dye used

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚

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