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Nuclear medicine imaging tests use a special camera and tiny amounts of radioactive drugs (called tracers) to check how well organs and other parts of your body are working. These tests can diagnose cancer, heart disease, infection, and many other health problems and conditions.
Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a special scan that takes 3D pictures of how your organs are working by using a tiny safe amount of radioactive medicine.
For more information on organ-specific nuclear medicine tests, choose a link below:
Instructions may vary depending on the type of nuclear medicine test you are having. The instructions below explain how to get ready for your nuclear medicine test so it can be done safely and correctly. Please read the instructions for your specific nuclear medicine test and follow them before your appointment.
A gallium scan is different because it looks at your whole body, not just one part. If you are having this test, please review the gallium scan patient instructions.
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