OPS-Code 3-70a.3:
Scintigraphy: Scintigraphy of hematopoietic system: Measurement of blood volume
You had a gamma scan of your blood volume.
A gamma scan is an examination in which a radioactive substance is used to make tissues and processes in the body visible.
Blood is made up of a liquid part and different blood cells, among other things.This examination determined how much blood is in your body.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).