A Nuclear Medicine Liver/Spleen Colloid Scan is performed to assess the size, shape and position of the liver and spleen. It is also useful for detecting and diagnosing chronic liver disease (e.g. jaundice, cirrhosis) and liver masses (cysts, tumours).

What is filtered sulfur colloid used for?

Both filtered and unfiltered technetium sulfur colloid (Tc 99) have been used for preoperative lymphoscintigraphy, as well as intraoperative lymphatic mapping, and it is not clear if one is preferable over the other.

How is Tc-99m administered?

When administered by intravenous injection, Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid is taken up by the reticuloendothelial system (RES), allowing RES rich structures to be imaged.