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What is the tracer?

April 26, 2017tracer

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What is the tracer?

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For oncology exams, the tracer is usually Fluorine 18 Fluorodeoxygluclose, also know as FDG. FDG is sometimes referred to as radioactive sugar water. For cardiology exams, the tracer is usually FDG, or Rubidium-82. For neurology exams, the tracer is FDG or a variety of other tracers.