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Nuclear Medicine Tests

Nuclear medicine tests help diagnose a variety of diseases. A very small, safe amount of a medical isotope (radioactive substance) is injected into a vein, swallowed or breathed in. Specials cameras are usually used to see images of your organs.

Sometimes, Nuclear Medicine is used to treat disease.

The length of the test varies depending on what organ is being viewed. Often, multiple scans will be performed. This may require return visits to complete the exam. Details, including any special preparations, will be provided when your appointment is confirmed.

For more information about diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, visit the Canadian Association of Radiologists’ website and Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine. website.

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Phone the location at which you booked your appointment, to reschedule. Contact numbers are listed in the section above titled Location, hours and contact information.

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fri Jul 25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jul 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jul 30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jul 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-752-7600x2910

fri Jul 25 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jul 29 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jul 30 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jul 31 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-567-7778

fri Jul 25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Closed
sun Jul 27 Closed
mon Jul 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jul 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jul 30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jul 31 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-893-4321

fri Jul 25 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
tue Jul 29 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Jul 30 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
thu Jul 31 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-473-3618

fri Jul 25 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jul 29 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jul 30 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jul 31 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-527-5227

fri Jul 25 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jul 29 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jul 30 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jul 31 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-867-4500x4494

fri Jul 25 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jul 29 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jul 30 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jul 31 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-679-2657x2722

fri Jul 25 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jul 29 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jul 30 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jul 31 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 902-473-3618

fri Jul 25 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
sat Jul 26 Unavailable
sun Jul 27 Unavailable
mon Jul 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
tue Jul 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
wed Jul 30 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
thu Jul 31 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

A referral from your doctor is required to access this service.

Contact:

Tel: 1-877-742-2571

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