An Indium-111 White Blood Cell (In-WBC) Scan is a specialized nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect sites of infection or inflammation within the body. This scan uses the patient’s own white blood cells (WBCs), which are labeled with a radioactive tracer called indium-111, to locate areas where these cells are gathering to fight infection or inflammation.
Treatment/Procedure: Indium-111 White Blood Cell Scan
Areas of Expertise for Indium-111 White Blood Cell Scan
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Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.