Renal scanFrom our partner site on incontinence, IncontinenceNetwork.com. There is a sharp prick when the isotope is injected into the vein. You do not feel the isotope. You do not feel the scan, although the table may be hard or cold. You will need to lie still during the scan. Why the test is performed: advertisement The test evaluates the size, position, shape, and function of the kidneys. A renal scan is particularly useful when there is a known sensitivity to the contrast media used in an IVP or other X-rays, or when there is underlying kidney insufficiency (reduced kidney function). Renal scan is commonly used after a kidney transplant to evaluate kidney function and to look for signs of transplant rejection. A renal scan may be used to evaluate kidney function in people with hypertension.
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