For more information about your visit to Nuclear Medicine, see the following sections.
Further information on services and hospital locations may also be found via the sector links at the bottom of this page.
Important information about your Nuclear Medicine visit – click to open
Having a Nuclear Medicine Procedure
For general information about Nuclear Medicine tests and procedures, please read our Nuclear Medicine Test information booklet.
For information about the risks and benefits that come from using radiation, you can refer to our Your Nuclear Medicine Test and You information leaflet.
Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Patients attending for a Lung Scan – click to open
Having a Lung Scan during pregnancy
For patient information read our Having a Lung Scan During Pregnancy leaflet, members of staff in the Nuclear Medicine department will also be able to answer any questions you have regarding your scan.
Breastfeeding following a Lung Scan
This test uses a small amount of radiation to obtain images which will help your doctor understand your condition. This will cause a small amount of radioactivity to be present in your breast milk. Your baby should not ingest any of this radioactivity and the following advice will prevent this happening.
Before your test
- If it is possible “bank” at least one feed in advance by expressing milk and storing in a refrigerator.
- You can feed your baby as normal before the test.
The nuclear medicine department will issue you with advice and a form detailing when you can restart breastfeeding.
Test Specific Patient Information Leaflets – click to open
Treatment Specific Patient Information Leaflets – click to open
Radioactive Iodine treatment for benign thyroid disease
For patient information read our Information on Your Radioactive Iodine leaflet, members of staff in the Nuclear Medicine department will also be able to answer any questions you have regarding your treatment.
Sectors and Sites
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is organised into sectors based on location. To best find the information you are looking for please choose which hospital sector you require by following the relevant links below:
North West Sector:
Gartnavel General Hospital (including Beatson Oncology Centre), West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital.
North East Sector:
Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Lightburn Hospital, Dental Hospital.
South & Clyde Sector:
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Institute of Neurological Sciences, New Victoria Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Dykebar Hospital.