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A9553 Cr51 chromate

A-Codes

Also known as: Cr-51 chromate, chromium imaging

Chromium Cr-51 sodium chromate injection used as a radiotracer for blood volume and gastrointestinal bleeding studies.

Clinical Context

Used in nuclear medicine for measurement of blood volume and detection and localization of gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Specialties

Nuclear MedicineGastroenterologyHematology

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