CEA Scan
Indications
Detection of the presence, location and extent of recurrent and/or metastatic colorectal carcinoma involving the liver, extrahepatic abdomen and pelvis in patients with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma. In patients with no evidence of disease in whom recurrence or metastasis is suspected based upon elevated or rising serum CEA > 250 ng/mL
Patient Preparation
- None
Administration
- IV started with 500cc NaCl
- CEA-Scan
- Technetium Tc99mArcitumomab
- 20-30mCi
- (Preparation by qualified nuclear pharmacy – received via unit dose per patient)
Acquisition
- 2 hr post injection images approximately 60 minutes
- 5 hr post injection images approximately 60 minutes
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