Anoj Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Can anyone here tell me what's involved with this? I've googled and can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I want specifics like, do they inject you with something? Do they put you in an MRI machine? How long does it take? Does it make you feel funny? I'm just trying to figure out what to expect, as I'm having this done soon in a nuclear medicine center. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Good question, I'm interested in this as well.Wow, I think I had this last year (too many tests they all blend together). I think they did this and a bunch of other tests that day.http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/services/tests/nuclear/bloodvolumetesting.aspx Edited April 2, 2012 by Monstrosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekliz Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Is this a test that is only available at the Cleveland Clinic and is it typically done on most POTS patients? I am still learning so forgive me if this is a dumb question Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathmcev Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I had this test done shortly after I was dx'd with Pots (at my local hospital's nuclear med dept, not CC). This will be very "laymen's terms" but its what i can remember! I was lying down the whole time. The nurse did an IV & took a number of blood samples. Then he injected radioactive isotopes thru the IV, which we had to let circulate (I lay there and watched tv). Then he took more blood at various intervals. Overall I counted about 20 vials of blood taken. Definitely felt wonky afterward, and had to stop in the cafeteria for juice & a snack (was new to pots & wasn't carrying those things yet!). Also highly recommend a driver as you may be tired. I had no reaction to the injection or otherwise, and since my test showed low blood volume, that's probably why I was so beat afterward. All in all I didn't find it too uncomfortable. Good luck with your test! Hope it gives you some more info (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schorobi Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I had this test at Mayo MN. Similar to as described. I also had low plasma volume, rbc volume and total blood volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoj Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 thanks for your responses. i mainly wanted to know if you are placed in an enclosed machine. my dr. asked me if i were clausterphobic ... didn't know why, but i think he was referring to the vestibular testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 thanks for your responses. i mainly wanted to know if you are placed in an enclosed machine. my dr. asked me if i were clausterphobic ... didn't know why, but i think he was referring to the vestibular testing.I checked my records and yes I did have that test done and no your not enclosed. I just had a balance test done last week. If you want any details let me know but I for warn you it was rough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoj Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 great. maybe i shouldn't have asked. i'm having anxiety about the tests coming up, so i don't know if this is helping me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathmcev Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 You should not be enclosed for the blood volume test - I was just lying on a hospital bed.(null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairefmartin Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Its called a Daxor Blood Volume Test http://www.daxor.com/indications.asp and I just found out the other day there is one near me in Richmond, VA. The one at CC is a special nuclear test, but the Daxor is supposedly just a accurate and there are more locations that offer it.Hope that helps!Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningWild Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 In my test, they place a special xray machine over you and very close to your skin. It feels a little intrusive, but definitely not claustrophobic. You do have to stay extra still while they do this part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 you can actually watch the test on youtube it's just IV injection and then 5 blood samples every 6 minutes. Take about an hour of reclining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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