Tc-SULFUR COLLOID SCAN Flashcards
1
Q
What “marrow scan” has no tendency to accrete in infected marrow?
A
Tc-Sulfur Colloid Scan
2
Q
Labeled WBC activity outside of normal marrow distribution, by definition equals?
A
infection
3
Q
Where are areas of active marrow in adults?
A
Axial skeleton, prox. Humerus & femurs
4
Q
On a Combined In-WBC & Sulfur scan, How do you determine results?
A
(-) for OM = when activity is present & spatially congruent on both leukocyte & marrow images.
(+) for OM = when activity is present on WBC images without corresponding activity on marrow image
5
Q
(T/F) – In WBC scan values are NOT diminished by concurrent neuropathic joint disease, ulcers, or antibiotic therapy in the DIABETIC foot.
A
true
