Liver and Spleen Scan
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Being pregnant. A liver and spleen scan is usually not done during pregnancy because the radiation could damage the developing baby (Reference fetus Opens New Window).
- Using barium or bismuth. If a liver and spleen scan is needed, it should be done before any tests that use barium (such as a Reference barium enema Opens New Window).
- Not being able to lie still during the test.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference October 17, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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