This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview A hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid HIDA scan is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Gallbladder and bile duct Open pop-up dialog box Close. Gallbladder and bile duct The gallbladder serves as a reservoir for a yellow-green fluid produced in your liver bile.
More Information Cholecystitis Gallstones. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. American College of Radiology. Accessed April 13, Nuclear medicine — Hepatobiliary.
Zakko SF, et al. Most patients feel no effects from the cholecystokinin. You will be directed where to go when you check in. If you have any questions you can contact Advanced Biomedical Imaging at Masks are required for all patients, visitors, employees and staff. Thank you. Hida Scan. Make an Appointment.
How do you get ready for the test? Recommendations vary, but expect to fast for two or more hours before your HIDA scan. You may be allowed to drink clear liquids. Delay taking some medications. Certain medications may interfere with your HIDA scan, so your doctor may ask that you delay taking your medications on the day of your scan. Tell your doctor about any medications you're taking.
Take medications that enhance the scan. Certain medications may make it easier for your doctor to interpret the results of your HIDA scan. Whether you need to take this type of medication depends on the reason for your scan.
In some cases you may start taking this medication a few days before your scan. In other cases you may receive an infusion of a medication in addition to the radioactive tracer that's injected immediately before or during your HIDA scan. For this reason your doctor may ask that you: Flush the toilet twice after urinating. Wash your hands thoroughly after you urinate.
Drink water throughout the day to help flush the radioactive tracer from your body. A normal result means that the radioactive tracer moved freely along with the bile from your liver to your small intestine.
No problems were detected. Slow movement of radioactive tracer. If the radioactive tracer moves through your bile ducts very slowly, that may indicate a blockage or obstruction. No radioactive tracer seen in the gallbladder. If the radioactive tracer isn't seen in your gallbladder, that may indicate inflammation cholecystitis. They may also be required to change into a hospital gown. If anyone experiences discomfort at any stage of the procedure, it is essential to tell the medical staff. Deep breathing may help alleviate discomfort.
Some people may be given more medications before, or during, the scan. For example, if the doctor orders a HIDA scan with cholecystokinin CCK , which is a hormone that causes the gallbladder to release bile, the person will be given the medication sincalide injection or Kinevac orally.
If the images from the scan are not clear, some people may need to undergo a second scan within 24 hours. HIDA scans vary in price. In some cases, insurance may cover the cost. A HIDA scan is a useful test to help diagnose conditions in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and small intestine. There is little preparation necessary before undergoing a HIDA scan, although it is important that women who are breast-feeding or pregnant inform their doctor before the procedure begins.
Side effects are rare, with the benefits of undergoing a HIDA scan usually outweighing the potential risks. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a controversial treatment that is growing in popularity in sports science and dermatology.
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