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A member asked:
Scheduled 4 a ct & will need to drink barium, i have a horrible gag reflex if i cannot get it all down will the test be cancelled?
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It depends: on what specifically the CT is being performed for. However, more than likely, it will not be cancelled. Do the best you can. The oral contrast will improve the ability of the radiologist to render an accurate interpretation.
Answered 1/5/2019
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