According to the University of Texas Medical Center, a three-phase bone scan is a medical procedure used to detect whether you have osteomyelitis (an inflammation of your bone including its bone marrow).
Preparation
According to Drugs.com, you should remove all your jewelry and any metal objects prior to getting a three-phase bone scan.
Procedure
The University of Texas Medical Center says that your arm vein will be injected with a radioactive material called technetium. Images will be divided up into three phases: after the injection, four hours after the injection and 24 hours after the injection.
Other Purposes
According to Drugs.com, a three-phase bone scan can also check your bones for cancer, fractures and tumors.
Instructions
The University of Texas Medical Center says that you can eat or drink and continue your medications prior to a three-phase bone scan. You should drink fluids in order to flush your system after your injection and prior to your first scan.
Warning
According to Drugs.com, you should not get a three-phase bone scan if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. Other symptoms include an allergic reaction to the radioactive substance, rash and swelling.
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