A Safe & Effective Way to Check Your Gallbladder Function
HIDA Scan in Bangalore
About HIDA Scan
A HIDA Scan is a nuclear medicine test used to check how well your liver, gallbladder and bile ducts are working. It involves the injection of a safe radioactive tracer (usually 99m-Tc labeled Mebrofenin) that travels through your liver into the bile ducts and gallbladder, just like natural bile.
It helps your doctor identify blockages, inflammation, or poor function of the gallbladder, especially if you’re having upper abdominal pain, nausea, or digestive issues.
Why Is This Scan Done
Tests that help diagnose kidney function, blockages, and damage accurately.
Detect Gallbladder Problems
Identify inflammation (cholecystitis), gallbladder dysfunction, or bile duct obstruction.
Evaluate Bile Flow
Assesses the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder and onward into the intestine.
Post-Surgical Assessment
Assess bile leak after gallbladder surgery.
Gallbladder Ejection Fraction
When combined with a fatty meal or CCK injection, it shows how well the gallbladder squeezes (used to diagnose biliary dyskinesia).
How Does the Scan Work
A small amount of 99m-Tc Mebrofenin HIDA tracer is injected into a vein in your arm
The tracer travels through your liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts—just like natural bile.
A gamma camera takes images over 60–90 minutes to watch the tracer move through the biliary system.
In some cases, you may be given a fatty meal or medicine (CCK) to stimulate gallbladder contraction and calculate its ejection fraction.
A detailed report is created to help your doctor determine the exact problem in your biliary system
How to Prepare for a HIDA Scan
You should not eat or drink anything for 4–6 hours before the scan (unless your doctor says otherwise).
Inform your doctor if you’re on painkillers, antispasmodics, or opioids, as some of them may need to be paused.
Let the team know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you've had recent gallbladder or liver surgery.
Bring your ultrasound or liver function test reports if available.
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