- For your DAT Scan you will be injected with I-123 Ioflupane (A radiopharmaceutical that is taken up by specific areas of your brain).
- Prior to your injection you will be given a drink of potassium iodide to aid the radiopharmaceutical to reach the brain.
- Your injection will occur 3.5 hours prior to your scan.
- The scan will be performed with the patient lying down and will take approximatley 35 minutes.
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