DXA Booked After a Contrast Scan?Tell the Team
Menopause & HormonesArticleReport a recent barium examination or injected contrast before your bone density scan.
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Which previous tests should I mention?
RadiologyInfo advises telling your physician if you recently had a barium examination or an injection of contrast material for a CT or radioisotope scan. Mention this before a booked DXA bone density scan.1
Does the booking need to change?
Possibly. Its guidance says you may need to wait before undergoing DXA after those tests. Have your physician and imaging team confirm the timing for your circumstances rather than changing the appointment yourself.1
What information can I give?
Try: “My bone density scan is booked for this date. I recently had this other test, with barium or injected contrast. Does that change the timing?” Give the test name and date, and ask the team to clarify anything you are unsure about.1
Keep their answer with your appointment information and follow your unit’s preparation instructions.1
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Sources
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- RadiologyInfo.org (American College of Radiology and Radiological Society of North America), 2024Bone Density Scan (DEXA or DXA) (opens in a new tab)abcd
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