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ioflupane · Medicine question

When is SPECT imaging performed after an ioflupane (DaTSCAN) injection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

SPECT imaging should be performed between three and six hours after an ioflupane (DaTSCAN) injection.

Sources for this answer

DaTSCAN 74 MBq/ml solution for injectionGE Healthcare Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 3Document updated 13 July 2026

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