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Do i have to fast when having a hipa scan with gallbladder ejection fraction?
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Yes: The patient usually has to fast about 6 hours prior to hida gall bladder study.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Yes: Usually 6 hours of fasting prior to the study.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes: Before having a 99mtc-hida scan to evaluate gallbladder ejection fraction ( function) or patency of intra or extra biliary tree, it is always recommanded to fast at least4-6 hours, in order to better evaluate the gallbladder contraction.
Answered 4/13/2014
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