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Do i have to get some blood tests before doing a thoracic spine ct scan with dye?

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Dr. Larry Armstrong answered

Maybe: While there are not usually blood tests ordered, your dr. May want a serum creatinine to check your kidney function before you get the dye. Talk to you dr.

Answered 3/3/2012

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A member asked:

Do i have to get some blood tests before doing a thoracic spine ct scan with dye?

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Dr. Larry Armstrong answered

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