Renal Scan (DTPA / EC / MAG3)
Evaluate kidney function, blood flow, and drainage using advanced nuclear medicine techniques for accurate renal assessment.
Duration
45-90 minutes depending on test type
Availability
Monday - Saturday
What Is Renal Scan (DTPA / EC / MAG3)?
A renal scan is a nuclear medicine procedure that evaluates how well your kidneys are working by tracking the flow of a radioactive tracer through your kidneys. Different tracers (DTPA for glomerular filtration, DMSA for cortical imaging, MAG3 for tubular function) are used depending on what information is needed.
Why Is It Needed?
Renal scans are crucial for assessing kidney function in cases of high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, suspected kidney blockage, kidney transplant evaluation, and monitoring kidney disease progression. It helps determine if both kidneys are functioning equally and if there are any obstructions.
How Does It Work?
The radioactive tracer is injected through an IV line. The gamma camera takes sequential images as the tracer passes through your kidneys, showing blood flow, filtration, and drainage. For some tests, you may be given a diuretic (water pill) during the scan to evaluate kidney drainage. The computer generates graphs showing kidney function over time.
Benefits
New to gamma camera scans?
Our patient guide explains how gamma scans work, the different types of scans, what happens during the procedure and how to prepare.
Read the complete gamma scan guidePreparation Guidelines
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Call +91 80546 61001Important Information
- • Bring previous medical reports
- • Arrive 15 minutes early
- • Inform about medications
- • Wear comfortable clothing
- • Results within 24-48 hours