Medical Centre
Diagnostic
Katowice 35 Ceglana Street
About the facility
The Voxel Department of Nuclear Medicine in Katowice is situated within the Prof. K. Gibiński University Clinical Centre. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist medical services in the field of isotope diagnostics (PET–CT, SPECT, scintigraphy) used in oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology and, on an interdisciplinary basis, in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions and infections. We also provide isotope therapy.
The Department comprises a Class II Isotope Laboratory equipped with a dispenser and a laminar flow cabinet manufactured by COMECER, as well as other professional equipment essential for work in nuclear medicine; a Positron Emission Computed Tomography (PET) Laboratory with a GE hybrid PET/CT scanner – Discovery 610, and a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Laboratory with two scanners: the GE SPECT Discovery NM630 gamma camera and the D-SPECT Cardio cardiac gamma camera.
Our primary aim is to provide patients with access to the highest quality care delivered by specialised and experienced medical staff. Thanks to our team’s dedication and our personalised approach to each patient, we strive to provide care in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.
What tests do we carry out?
SPECT scans
Bone scintigraphy:
Resting and stress myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (treadmill exercise and pharmacological tests):
Scyntygrafia mięśnia sercowego w kierunku amyloidozy:
Renal scintigraphy
Thyroid scintigraphy:
Thyroid scintigraphy using iodine (131I):
Parathyroid scintigraphy:
Perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy of the lungs:
Spleen scintigraphy:
Liver scintigraphy:
Lymphoscintigraphy (sentinel lymph node localisation):
Leukocyte scintigraphy:
Scintigraphy using an ANALOGUE OF SOMATOSTATIN
labelled with the GALU-68 isotope
Scintigraphy to investigate gastrointestinal bleeding and Meckel’s diverticulum
PET-CT scans
PET using a SOMATOSTATIN ANALOGUE
labelled with GALU-68
Isotope therapy
Radioisotope therapy is used to treat thyroid disorders using iodine (I-131), and to treat chronic inflammatory conditions of the small and large joints using:
Itru (Y90), Erbu (Er 169), Renu (Re 186) and in the treatment of painful cancerous bone metastases.
Thyroid treatment:
This method is recommended for patients with hyperthyroidism caused by thyroiditis (known as Graves’ disease), the presence of single or multiple nodules, or resulting from other conditions. Another group comprises patients with goitre – an enlarged thyroid gland in which nodules may be present. Radioactive iodine therapy is an alternative to surgical treatment and the treatment of choice for people for whom the risks of surgery are increased. The decision on the appropriate treatment is made by the attending doctor in consultation with the patient.
Radioisotope Radiosynovectomy
Isotope synovectomy is a widely recognised method of treating synovitis of the joints by injecting an isotope into the joint cavity.
Following a positive assessment by our specialist, isotope therapy is provided free of charge under a contract with the National Health Fund (NFZ). Indications for treatment:
- rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis
- joint inflammation associated with haemophilia
- arthritis of a different aetiology
- przerost błony maziowej
- synovial hyperplasia following joint replacement
Isotope Therapy for Painful Cancer Metastases in the Bones
Isotope therapy with strontium-89 (Sr-89) or samarium-153 (Sm-153) is a method of alleviating pain caused by cancer metastases to the bones. The indication for this treatment is pain caused by the presence of metastatic tumour lesions in the skeletal system, which persists despite the use of strong painkillers.
DaTSCAN
Do we carry out tests on children?
PET-CT – from 0 to 18 years of age,
SPECT – yes, from 0 to 18 years of age.
Uwagi:
For the scan to be carried out, the child must be able to lie still and remain motionless for the entire duration of the procedure. The scan is performed without general anaesthesia – this type of anaesthesia may only be administered by an anaesthesia team. The decision to administer a contrast agent is made by the radiologist on a case-by-case basis.
Teams
MEDICAL MANAGER: Dr Anna Błach
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER: Daryiya Bondarenko
How to get there
By car
Get DirectionsThe VOXEL Department of Nuclear Medicine is located on the premises of the Prof. K. Gibiński University Clinical Centre at 35 Ceglana Street in Katowice.
Car parks are located around the hospital grounds, along Ceglana Street and along Wita Stwosza Street. Paid parking.
By bus
- Katowice, Plac Wolności – route 133
- Katowice Welcomes Stwosz – route 170
- Katowice Ceglana Szpital Kliniczny – linia 600
- Ligota Akademiki – route 51
- Railways: Silesian Railways (KSL)
By tram
bus stop – Katowice Kościuszki Hospital
Available medical services
- PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography)
- SPECT (Nuclear medicine scans)
- Isotope therapy
- Radiosynovectomy
- DaTSCAN
Facility contact details
Registration:
Opening hours:
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
News
Short waiting times for PSMA PET-CT and DOTA PET-CT scans in Kraków
The VOXEL Department of Nuclear Medicine announces that short waiting times are available for specialist PET-CT scans using the gallium-68 (Ga-68) tracer.
Planned changes for cancer patients
The Ministry of Health plans to introduce changes designed to improve access to diagnostic imaging for cancer patients.
Announcement from VOXEL S.A.
The merger of VOXEL S.A. with its subsidiaries PRO-SCAN sp. z o.o. and SUPRAMED KONIN sp. z o.o.
New Ga-68 PET-CT diagnostic service in Kraków
The VOXEL Department of Nuclear Medicine in Kraków offers PET-CT scans using gallium-68 (Ga-68) – a modern and precise diagnostic method.