Definition
Programs that conduct x-ray scans of the liver following injection of a radioactive substance (usually gold or rose bengal dye) as a means of detecting abnormalities. Normally, the chemical is absorbed by the liver within 20 minutes and shows a uniform appearance when viewed on the scanner. Tissue that is affected by pathology does not take up the chemical so absence of radioactivity indicates disease.
URL Name
LF-4800-4550
Third Level Code
LF-4800
Taxonomy Code
LF-4800.4550
Parent Code
LF-4800
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LF
Fourth Level Code
LF-4800-4550
Publication Status
Online