South Coast Nuclear Medicine

Shellharbour
Member Practice - MIA Group

Unit 3A, 10 College Avenue, City Plaza
Shellharbour City
Centre NSW  2529

Tel: 4297 8033

Fax: 4297 8253
Email: Info@nuclearmedicine.com.au

 

Welcome

At South Coast Nuclear Medicine we  provide a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services including  myocardial perfusion studies, bone scanning (with SPECT), lung ventilation and perfusion studies, renal studies, iodine and other nuclear therapies.

 

ALL MEDICARE ELIGIBLE NUCLEAR MEDICINE STUDIES ARE BULK BILLED.

 

In addition we provide comprehensive services for bone mineral density (BMD) measurement.

 

BULK BILLING FOR BMD STUDIES IS AVAILABLE FOR MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PATIENTS ONLY*.

* Non Eligible patients are required to pay a $60.00 fee.

Details regarding preparation, duration and availability of results can be found in the patient information section.

Information for referring physicians can be found in the physician information section.

Frequently Asked Questions

If there is ANY chance at all that you may be pregnant or you are currently breastfeeding, please inform the Nuclear Medicine Staff before the test commences.

 

What will the nuclear medicine procedure show - how does it work?
In nuclear medicine we use very small amounts of radioactive tracers, to diagnose or treat disease. When tracers are introduced into the body, they emit minute amounts of radiation. A special type of camera, called a gamma camera, is used to detect the radiation and produce images which provide information about the anatomy and function of the body part being imaged.

 

How safe are nuclear medicine procedures?
Nuclear medicine procedures are very safe. An extremely small amount of radioactive material is injected so radiation exposure is minimal.

 

Does the procedure hurt?
The injection of a radioactive substance into a vein in your arm is similar to having blood drawn; it may be uncomfortable. The scan is painless.

 

Will the injection give me any side effects?
You will not feel anything from the radioactive substance itself and side effects or adverse reactions are very rare.

 

Do I need to bring anything with me?
Bring any other radiology or nuclear medicine exams related to the reason you are having your nuclear medicine procedure.

 

Can I take my medication before the procedure?
Whether or not you can take your medicine before a nuclear medicine procedure depends on the type of nuclear medicine procedure – Refer to Patient Information Section.

 

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