Nuclear Medicine
In Nuclear Medicine the patient is given a radioactive tracer agent either by mouth (capsules) or intravenous injection. The tracer goes to the target organ to be studied and allows it to be imaged with a gamma camera. A gamma camera takes pictures of the radiation photons emitted by the radioactive tracer in the organ and allows the radiologist to determine the nature and extent of the problem.
Locations
The following Crozer-Keystone hospitals offer nuclear medicine services:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
501 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Taylor Hospital
175 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19064
Springfield Hospital
190 West Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
