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  1. Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan 
    A pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan involves two nuclear scan tests to measure breathing (ventilation) and circulation (perfusion) in all areas of the lungs.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003828.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Thyroid scan 
    A thyroid scan uses a radioactive iodine tracer to examine the structure and function of the thyroid gland. This test is ... the iodine collects in your thyroid. The first scan is usually done 4 to 6 hours after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003829.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Indium-labelled WBC scan 
    A radioactive scan detects abscesses or infections in the body by using a radioactive material. An abscess occurs when pus collects ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003382.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Head CT scan 
    A head computed tomography (CT) scan uses many x-rays to create pictures of the head, including the skull, brain, eye sockets, and sinuses.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003786.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Liver scan 
    A liver scan uses a radioactive material to check how well the liver or spleen is working and to assess masses ... remain still, or to change positions during the scan.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003825.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Heart CT scan 
    A computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create detailed pictures of the heart and its ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007344.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cervical spine CT scan 
    A computed tomography (CT) scan of the cervical spine makes cross-sectional pictures of the neck. It uses x-rays to create the images.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007351.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Lung gallium scan 
    Lung gallium scan is a type of nuclear scan that uses radioactive gallium to identify inflammation in the lungs. ... Gallium is injected into a vein. The scan will be taken 6 to 24 hours ... time depends on whether your condition is acute or chronic .) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003824.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Shoulder CT scan 
    A computed tomography (CT) scan of the shoulder is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the shoulder.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007346.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Arm CT scan 
    A computed tomography (CT) scan of the arm is an imaging method that uses x-rays to make cross-sectional pictures of the arm. ... your breath for short periods of time. The scan should take only 10 to 15 minutes.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007347.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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