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HIDA Scan and HIDA with EF

General Information

Nuclear Medicine exams detect radioactive isotopes (tracers) given to the patient prior to the exam in order to show function of various areas within the body.

What is HIDA Scan or HIDA with EF?

HIDA Scan and HIDA with EF (CCK) assesses right upper quadrant abdominal pain, general abdominal pain, bile reflux, biliary colic, surgical site.

  • Names: HIDA, HIDA with ejection fraction or EF, Hida with CCK, Gallbladder study, GB w/EF
  • Injection and immediate pictures that may take up to 90 minutes. You must be able to lie still on the table for this amount of time. You may be given a natural hormone (CCK) during the test if it is ordered on the prescription.
  • We do not include the ejection fraction with CCK unless it has been specifically stated on the prescription.

How should I prepare for a HIDA Scan?

  • Bring Ultrasound report if available.
  • NPO minimum of 4 hours prior to exam. This usually means no breakfast on the day of test.
  • No narcotic pain meds on the day of test.