After the examination

Can I drive after the examination?

• Yes, you can. The radiopharmaceutical does not affect your senses or attention in any way. After the examination, you can get behind the wheel without any worries and continue with your normal routine.

Can I be around children and pregnant women after the examination?

• Yes, normal contact is safe. We only recommend that you avoid prolonged and close contact during the first day after the examination, such as holding a child in your arms for several hours. Short hugs or normal household contact are perfectly fine.

When will I get the results?

• After the examination, the images are reviewed by a specialist who evaluates them and writes a report. This report is sent to your attending physician, who will discuss the results with you. This usually takes a few days. If a quick evaluation is needed, the doctor will make sure it is done sooner.

Do I have to follow any special instructions after the examination?

• No, you can continue with your normal day. It is only recommended that you drink more fluids so that your body can eliminate the radiopharmaceutical more quickly. Otherwise, there are no restrictions.

Will I be radioactive after the examination?

• Yes, briefly, but to a completely safe extent. The radioactive substance breaks down and is excreted from the body quickly. After just a few hours, the amount is negligible.

Can I exercise after the examination?

• Yes, exercise is actually beneficial. Just remember to drink plenty of fluids to help your body eliminate the radiopharmaceutical more quickly.

Can I travel after the examination?

• Yes. However, it is good to know that some sensitive detectors at airports may briefly detect traces of the substance in your body. If you are planning to fly, inform the staff and you will receive a confirmation.

Will I feel dizzy or weak after the examination?

• No, neither the examination nor the administered substance cause these feelings. Most patients leave the department without any problems and continue with their normal day.

Can I go straight to work after the examination?

• Yes, without any problems. No rest or sick leave is necessary. Only if you have a physically demanding job is it recommended that you drink more after the examination to help eliminate the radiopharmaceutical.

Will I feel anything unusual in my body after the examination?

• No, you will not feel anything at all. The radiopharmaceutical does not affect your perception, mood or bodily functions. After the examination, you will feel exactly the same as before.

Can I drink alcohol after the examination?

• A small amount is fine, but water or tea is recommended. Alcohol does not affect the substance itself, but it can dehydrate the body, which slows down excretion.

Can I donate blood after the examination?

• Yes, but it is recommended to wait a few days for the radioactivity to be completely eliminated. Your doctor will provide you with accurate information based on the type of substance that was used.

Can I eat whatever I want after the examination?

• Yes. After the examination, you can eat and drink as you wish. It is only recommended that you drink more water to eliminate the substance more quickly.

How will I know when the substance has been eliminated from my body?

• Most of it is eliminated in your urine within 24 hours. Drinking plenty of fluids will speed up the process. After two days, there is practically no radioactivity left in your body.

Will I receive any recommendations after the examination?

• Yes, usually brief verbal or written recommendations. They summarise how to behave after the examination – mainly to drink more and, if necessary, limit contact with small children for a few hours. Nothing complicated.