WHAT IS A MAG3 RENAL SCAN?

A Nuclear Medicine MAG 3 Renal Scan is used to asses how well your kidneys are working and draining.

This test can also be called a MAG 3, MAG111, DTPA, Lasix Renal Scan, F-15 Renal Scan F+ 15 Renal Scan, F=0 Renal scan, Captopril Renal Scan.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A MAG3 RENAL SCAN?

When you arrive you lay on the imaging table. You will be given a small injection in your arm  You will not feel any different. The injection looks at how your kidneys are functioning. You will then have 20-40 minutes worth of scan. Sometimes you may be given a second injection of a diuretic called Lasix. This maybe given if you have a possible blockage.

Nb. If your Doctor has requested a Captopril Renal Scan you may have a second set of images. Imaging staff will discuss this with you when you make your appointment.

HOW LONG DOES A MAG3 RENAL SCAN TAKE?

The test can take up to 1 hour. Longer if you are having a Captopril Renal Scan.

PREPARATION REQUIRED FOR A MAG3 RENAL SCAN?

• Please make staff aware if you think you maybe pregnant or if you are breast-feeding prior to making an appointment.              
• You can eat and drink as normal on the day of your scan.
• You maybe asked to cease certain medications prior to your test.               
• Please bring previous scans which relate to your kidneys.

WHEN WILL MY DOCTOR RECEIVE MY RESULTS?

Your Referring Doctor will receive your results within 48hrs.