Nuclear Medicine services in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are organised into sectors. Details of which sector supports each hospital/specialised service are as follows:
North East Sector: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital, Lightburn Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, and Dental hospital
North West Sector: Gartnavel General Hospital (including Beatson Oncology Centre), West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital and Vale of Leven Hospital
South & Clyde Sector: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Institute of Neurological Sciences, New Victoria Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Dykebar Hospital
Contact telephone numbers for each sector/specialist service can be accessed from the button below.
Referring Patients to Nuclear Medicine Services in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations [IR(ME)R] 2017 make it necessary for all investigations using ionising radiation to be justified on an individual patient basis. To meet this requirement, the Nuclear Medicine service have produced referral criteria which, if met, would justify a nuclear medicine procedure under most circumstances.
To view referral criteria, visit the Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT referral criteria guidelines.
All NHS GGC referrers with access to TrakCare or NHS GGC GPOCS MUST use these systems to make a referral to Nuclear Medicine services (including speciality services).
Non-NHSGGC referrers must complete and NHSGGC Imaging Request Form, the form and instructions for completing this can be found here.
Referring Patients to the PET-CT Imaging Service in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Referral information and request forms for PET-CT imaging can be found on the West of Scotland PET Centre webpage.
To view referral criteria, visit the Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT referral criteria guidelines.
In-patient Escort and SAS Transport information
The referring ward/doctor must read the following important Patient Escort Information Leaflet prior to confirming your patient’s appointment at either the Nuclear Medicine or PET service.
Further booking information and timing for in-patient SAS transfer can be found here.
More information about your visit to Nuclear Medicine can be found in the sections below. Information on services and hospital locations can be found using 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.
If a relative or friend is accompanying you to provide support during your appointment they should read the ‘Advice for Carers and Comforters’ leaflet. A copy of this leaflet will also be given to them on the day of your appointment.
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 and 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 and Clyde Sector:
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Institute of Neurological Sciences, New Victoria Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Dykebar Hospital.
There are 7 sites across the city of Glasgow with a Nuclear Medicine Department, 4 of these sites also have a speciality service. These departments perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Links to specific sites can be found in ‘Information for Patients’ and ‘Sector / Site Contact Details’ below:
Other Imaging Services
Information on GGC PET and Diagnostic Imaging services can be accessed by selecting the service below:
