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Is renal scan safe?
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Yes: Very safe. Even if one's kidney function is poor, a nuclear medicine renal scan is safe.
Answered 12/3/2013
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Safety...: A renal scan is relatively safe. It does subject you to a small amount of radiation but the benefits of performing the scan should outweigh the risks.
Answered 7/19/2014
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