Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine investigations are conducted for oncology, paediatrics, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and orthopaedics. Each test follows a different format. In most cases a small IV injection of the radio isotope is given and then images are taken. The images are produced between 20 minutes and 4 hours later.
The reporting is carried out on a daily basis by leading consultants in Nuclear Medicine who work in various NHS teaching hospitals.
