Ninewells Hospital
From the main entrance to the hospital, turn down the first corridor on the left, before the main hospital reception. Follow the corridor through two sets of double doors. The Nuclear Medicine Unit is immediatley on your left after the second set of doors.
Perth Royal Infirmary
From the main entrance (opposite A & E):
Turn immediately right and take the lift up one level (to level 3).
From the lower entrance (by the bus turning circle):
Walk a few metres to the lifts on the left. Go up two levels (to level 3).
Once on Level 3: Follow the corridor past the vending machines and then left.
Go past the turning for the Spiritual Care Centre.
At the sign for wards 1-8, turn right and walk to the stairs and lifts.
Go down one level (to level 2). Go through the door. Nuclear Medicine Unit is ahead on the right.
Nuclear Medicine Department
Welcome to the Nuclear Medicine Department. The department is staffed by physicists, technicians and administrative staff. We are a busy department doing about 7000 tests a year.
There are Nuclear Medicine units located at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and at Perth Royal Infirmary.
Opening Times
There are Nuclear Medicine units located at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and at Perth Royal Infirmary.
Opening Times
- Ninewells Hospital - Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700 (Closed Public Holidays & weekends)
- Perth Royal Infirmary - Tuesday - Thursday 0900 - 1700 (Closed Public Holidays & weekends)
How to find us?
What is a Nuclear Medicine Test
A nuclear medicine test is carried out to obtain information about how your body is working. We use a small amount of radioactivity to do this by 'scanning' the distribution of radioactivity using a gamma camera. This gives an image of the 'function' of your body. This will help your consultant to understand your illness.
The gamma camera has a bed which you will be asked to lie on although it is not like being in a tunnel. However, it does need to be close to your body to take the best pictures.
The most common types of tests that we do are lung scans, bone scans and myocardial perfusion scans (looking at how well the walls of your heart are supplied with blood). If you or your child needs to have a nuclear medicine test we would ask you to refer to your appointment letter and leaflet that will contain all the information about the test you are to have and any specific instructions you need. It will also give you an indication of how long the test will take.
Information about PET CT
The gamma camera has a bed which you will be asked to lie on although it is not like being in a tunnel. However, it does need to be close to your body to take the best pictures.
The most common types of tests that we do are lung scans, bone scans and myocardial perfusion scans (looking at how well the walls of your heart are supplied with blood). If you or your child needs to have a nuclear medicine test we would ask you to refer to your appointment letter and leaflet that will contain all the information about the test you are to have and any specific instructions you need. It will also give you an indication of how long the test will take.
Information about PET CT
We have 4 different types of scanners and your test can be carried out on any one of the scanners.
Laboratory Tests and Therapies
For more information on laboratory tests and therapies please contact the Nuclear Medicine Department.
What do I need to do after the test?
In most cases you may eat, drink and go where you wish. We may ask you to drink more than usual for the rest of the day. This is to help flush the radioactivity out of your body. The rest will disappear naturally.
What happens to the test results?
We will send a report of the scan to your consultant and the results can also be accessed by your GP.
