Meckels Study

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Do not eat or drink anything other than water for 8-12 hours before the test
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding Meckels Study

What is Meckels Study?

Meckels study or Meckel’s scan is an imaging procedure which is used to detect abnormally located gastric mucosa. The Technetium-99m is injected into the vein which contains radioactive molecules in very less amount. Gamma camera is used to capture the images after the Technetium-99 m is injected.

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