Lung gallium (Ga.) scan

Alternative names:

gallium 67 lung scan; gallium scan, lung; lung scan; scan - lung

Normal values:

The lungs should appear of normal size and texture with little uptake of gallium.

What abnormal results mean:

• sarcoidosis
• other respiratory infections

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• primary pulmonary hypertension
• pulmonary embolus