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Do you typically need an injection when they are doing a ct scan?
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It depends: On what your doctor is looking for and which body part is being imaged.
Answered 8/2/2012
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Often: When getting a ct scan it is often necessary to give a contrast injection. This helps in the detection of infection and tumors and to delineate vessels.
Answered 5/29/2015
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