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Ive had an allergic reaction to x-ray dye. Can I have a Sestamibi Scan?

April 26, 2017allergic reaction dye scan sestamibi X-ray

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Ive had an allergic reaction to x-ray dye. Can I have a Sestamibi Scan?

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YES! The material that is used to perform a Sestamibi Scan is completely un-related to other types of dyes used for CAT scans, Arteriograms, and other forms of x-rays. Having an allergy to IVP (x-ray) dye has no bearing on your ability to have a Sestamibi Scan. We get asked this question twice a week. Hear us well— it is not related to any other scans, and it has no cross-reactivity.