Sodium Fluoride F18
Uses
- It is used with an imaging test of the bones.
- Sodium fluoride F18 helps parts of the body to be seen more clearly.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids after the test is over unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Empty your bladder often for the first 12 hours after the test.
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