A lung scan, which typically includes both ventilation and perfusion scans, takes approximately one hour to complete. According to provided information, the ventilation scan takes about 15 to 30 minutes, and the perfusion scan takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Breakdown of Lung Scan Time
Here's a breakdown of the approximate time for each component of a typical lung scan:
| Scan Type | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|
| Ventilation Scan | 15 - 30 minutes |
| Perfusion Scan | 5 - 10 minutes |
| Total Time | About 1 hour |
Therefore, patients should expect to spend around an hour for the entire lung scan procedure.
