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Bone
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Preparation:
No preparation is required for this exam.
Dress:
Patient should wear comfortable 2-piece clothing and
avoid metal on clothes such as snaps or jewelry.
Appointment Length:
This exam involves two appointments. The patient first
arrives for the injection of the radiotracer, which is
administered into a vein in the arm. APPT 1 should take
approximately 15-20 minutes. APPT 2 is scheduled two to
three hours later for the actual scan. Scanning takes
anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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