Patient Services
Patient Prep & Instruction Manual
Updated May 2006
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Scheduled Test: GASTRIC EMPTY
| When:_____________ | Date:_____________ | Time:_____________ |
| Where: | Nuclear Medicine, 3rd floor Donner Building |
| Purpose: | To evaluate stomach emptying rate. |
| Contraindications: | Sulfa allergy |
| Preparation: | Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your exam.
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| What to Expect: | You will be fed a meal consisting of three egg whites; a very small amount of a Radioactive material will be mixed into these eggs. You will also receive a slice of toast and a small glass of water. Immediately after you finish eating the meal, we will take two 1-minute images of your stomach. We will then take images of the stomach every 15 minutes for a total of two hours. |
| After Care: | You may resume your normal lifestyle.
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| Questions: | If you have any questions about your scheduled test, please contact the Nuclear Medicine Department at 215-662-3076. |
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