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A testicular scan is nuclear medicine test. This scan is recommended to diagnose a twisted cord in the testicle (testicular torsion) that causes the painful swelling of the testicle. For this scan, a radioactive tracer is given and a special camera is used to take pictures of the testicles after building up a radioactive tracer in testicular tissues.

Why is Testicular Scan Done?

A Testicular Scan is performed to evaluate the testicular and diagnose the underlying problem.

• To detect the root cause of painful and swollen testicles.
• To find out the damage to the testicles due to injury or trauma.
• To look at the blood flow within the testicles.

What is the procedure for a Testicular Scan?

• You will be instructed to lie still on the back of the examination table.
• Technologist will tape your penis to your belly to keep it out of the way of the scan and will use the towel to support the testicles under the scanner.
• To give you the radioactive tracer, the technologist will clean the site on your arm and a small amount of the tracer is then injected.
• The radioactive tracer will travel through the blood to the testicles and the parts of the testicles where the tracer builds up in abnormal amounts may be a sign/symptom of tumors, cysts, or infection.
• A special camera will be used to take pictures of the tracer in your testicles.

How does one prepare for a Testicular Scan?

Before the scan, there is no preparation required to undergo the procedure. If any preparation will be required as per your medical requirements, then your doctor will tell you.

Aftercare

Allergic reactions to the radioactive tracer are rare. In some cases, there is a chance of soreness or swelling at the injection site. If you experience any other symptoms, inform your doctor immediately.

Cost of Testicular Scan

The cost of a testicular scan near me in Delhi ranges from 4800 INR to 5600 INR.