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.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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
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).