Bone Scan
What Affects the Test
Factors that can interfere with your test and the accuracy of the results include:
- Pregnancy. A bone scan is not usually done during pregnancy because the radiation could damage the developing baby (fetus).
- Barium and bismuth. If a bone 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.
- A full bladder, which can block the view of the pelvic bones.
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: November 1, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
 | What Affects the Test |
| What To Think About | |
| References | |
| Credits | |