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Programs & Services

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine uses a special camera to take pictures of tissues and organs in the body.

Clients swallow, inhale, or are given a needle with a radiotracer before their exam. Radiotracers go to a specific body part so the camera can take pictures. (tests may take a number of hours to complete; patients may be required to return later that day or the next day to complete exam).

Radiotracers are also given to treat diseases like thyroid disease.

Contact Details

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Location Info
Level 3
Address
3395 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 5G2
Telephone
587-231-6156
Fax
587-231-6132
Getting There

The closest parking option is located in the underground parking lot of the Arthur Child, directly off of Hospital Drive. 

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
nuclear medicine technologists, radiologists
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

A legal guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18, or any patient that does not have the capacity to consent. Mature minors may be able to give consent.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
DI
Other
Diagnostic Imaging, Radiography