Compliance with Gastric-Emptying Scintigraphy Guidelines: An Analysis of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Database.

Many variables can influence the results of gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES). A lack of methodologic standardization may cause variability, limit comparisons, and decrease the credibility of the test. To address this, in 2009, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) published a procedure guideline describing a standardized, validated GES protocol for adults.