Vein Scan

Fibrinogen Uptake Study

Results

A vein scan is a nuclear scanning test to detect blood clots in the deep veins of the legs (called deep vein thrombosis or DVT). The results of a vein scan are usually available in 1 day.

Vein scan

Normal:	The radioactive tracer is evenly distributed in the veins. No areas of increased accumulations (called hot spots) are seen.
Abnormal:	An area of increased tracer accumulation (hot spot) may be seen, indicating the presence of a newly forming blood clot.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: November 1, 2006
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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