Practical information

Most examinations do not require you to have an empty stomach. For the following examinations, however, it is necessary to have an empty stomach: heart examination (MIBI), stomach examination, examination of the bile ducts and a FDG PET/CT scan. You will be informed of this when you book an appointment.

A heart examination may require you to take (or you may not be allowed to take) certain medications, even if you need to come with an empty stomach. The cardiologist will let you know. For thyroid tests and some rare tests, it may be necessary to stop medication for a week or more before the examination. We will let you know when you schedule the appointment.

For certain examinations, e.g. skeletal scintigraphy (also often called 'bone scan'), an incorporation time of several hours between the administration of the tracer and the scan is necessary. Certain examinations run over several days. You do not usually have to stay at the hospital during this waiting period, and you can go home. You will be informed of the time of the scintigraphy either at the time of the appointment or immediately after tracer administration.

More information on the practical aspects of most examinations can be found in the brochures available with the different types of treatment(A-Z offer).