Nucleated RBC Treatment in Turkey
About Nucleated RBC
Key Highlights
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Provides a functional map of active bone marrow throughout the body.Highly sensitive for detecting bone marrow expansion and infiltration.Non-invasive procedure with no surgical incisions required.Uses a very small, safe amount of radioactive tracer.Offers critical information for diagnosing complex hematologic and oncologic conditions.Can assess bone marrow function before and after treatments like chemotherapy or transplant./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of suspected bone marrow disorders such as myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera.
- Detection and localization of extramedullary hematopoiesis (blood cell production outside the bone marrow).
- Staging and assessment of bone marrow involvement in cancers like lymphoma or leukemia.
- Assessment of bone marrow viability and recovery after radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
- Evaluation of bone marrow function prior to or following a bone marrow transplant.
- Diagnosis of unexplained anemia or other blood cell abnormalities where bone marrow pathology is suspected.
How to prepare
- Inform your doctor about all medications, allergies, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Fasting is usually not required, but follow specific instructions provided by the nuclear medicine department.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and remove any metal objects before the scan.
- You may be asked to drink extra fluids before the procedure to help flush the tracer from your system.
- A brief medical history and physical exam may be conducted to confirm the indication for the scan.
Risks & possible complications
- Exposure to a low level of radiation, comparable to or less than that of a standard CT scan.
- Minor discomfort or bruising at the injection site.
- Extremely rare risk of an allergic reaction to the radiopharmaceutical tracer.
- The procedure is generally not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.
- Nursing mothers may need to temporarily interrupt breastfeeding as per specific guidelines.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You can typically resume normal activities and diet immediately after the scan.
- Drink plenty of water for the next 24 hours to help eliminate the radioactive tracer from your body.
- No special restrictions are usually needed, but follow any specific post-procedure advice from your doctor.
- The images will be analyzed by a nuclear medicine specialist, and a report will be sent to your referring physician.
- A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to discuss the results and any further treatment plans.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering nucleated rbc in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with nuclear medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform nucleated rbc. MediFyr helps you compare nuclear medicines and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for nucleated rbc compare across other countries where we have data.
As an 82-year-old with multiple health...
As an 82-year-old with multiple health issues, I was terrified of undergoing a PET scan. Dr. Arun Prashanth not only explained the entire nuclear medicine procedure in simple Tamil but held my hand throughout the process. His team at MIOT made me feel like family rather than just another patient.