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Do i have to be worried about going out after a nuclear bone test (not stress test) i heard theres a little radiation and i have to go to work. ive been stressing about it since i got the test?

Q: do i have to be worried about going out after a nuclear bone test (not stress test) i heard theres a little radiation and i have to go to work. ive been stressing about it since i got the test?

: Ask the folks who did the test for details on when you are cleared of radiation. Should not be long.

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Ask the folks who did the test for details on when you are cleared of radiation. Should not be long.

Answered 2/15/2022

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A member asked:

Do i have to be worried about going out after a nuclear bone test (not stress test) i heard theres a little radiation and i have to go to work. ive been stressing about it since i got the test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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