Salivary Gland Scan

Parotid Scan

How To Prepare

Before the salivary gland scan, tell your health professional if you:

• Are or might be pregnant.
• Are breast-feeding. You will need to use formula for 1 to 2 days after the scan so you won't pass the tracer to your baby. You should throw out any breast milk you collect during this time.
• Have had other nuclear scans recently. If so, the salivary gland scan may need to be delayed.

Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results may mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form (What is a PDF document?).

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: September 11, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology
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