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I recently had a hida scan. the night of the examination, i accidentally urinated on myself. is this dangerous? any effects of radioactive exposure?
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Did you wash it?: If you washed the parts that you urinated on, promptly, there is little risk of any radiation exposure or damage.
Answered 9/1/2015
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