Condition
Abscess scan
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Abscess scan - radioactive; Radioactive abscess scan; Abscess scan
Definition
This test uses white blood cells tagged with radioactive indium and X-rays to find abscesses in the body.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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