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My doctor a ordered gastric emptying test. i am worried about side effects of the radioactive tracer because my body is very sensitive to many things. i was told the radioactive tracer is tc99msulfurcollide. is this safe for people like me?
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Yes, it is a safe test, the amount of exposed radiation with the test is negligible and immediate side effect after drinking the formula is rare.
Answered 11/3/2022
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