Also Known As:
Salivary Gland Scintigraphy
In this nuclear medicine test, a radioactive tracer, technetium 99, is used to assess the pattern of uptake and secretion of the tracer by the salivary glands. A gamma scintillation camera detects the radiation and produces an image. The test can help your doctor to know the cause of dry mouth (xerostomia) or swelling in the salivary glands.
Includes 1 Test Parameters
Test Preparation:
4-6 hours of fasting required
Reporting TAT:
24 Hours