TY - JOUR T1 - Diuretic Renal Scintigraphy Protocol Considerations JF - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO - J. Nucl. Med. Technol. DO - 10.2967/jnmt.121.263654 SP - jnmt.121.263654 AU - Kevin P. Banks AU - Mary Beth Farrell AU - Justin G. Peacock Y1 - 2022/05/01 UR - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/early/2022/05/24/jnmt.121.263654.abstract N2 - Diuretic renal scintigraphy plays a critical diagnostic role by providing a physiologic means for differentiating between obstructive and nonobstructive hydronephrosis as well as assessing the function of the affected kidney. The exam accuracy is highly dependent upon and benefits from close attention to the protocol. This article reviews kidney anatomy and physiology, patient preparation, available radiopharmaceuticals, diuretic administration, acquisition, processing, quantification, and interpretation criteria. ER -