Gallbladder Scan

Hepatobiliary Scan, HIDA Scan, Nuclear Scan, Gallbladder, Scan, Gallbladder

What Affects the Test

Factors that can interfere with your test and the accuracy of the results include:

• Pregnancy. A gallbladder scan is not usually done during pregnancy because the radiation could damage the developing baby (fetus).
• Barium and bismuth. If a gallbladder scan is needed, it should be done before any tests that use barium (such as a barium enema).
• The inability to remain still during the test.
• Being allergic to morphine.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: October 24, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Myo Min Han, MD - Nuclear Medicine
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