Jul 30, 2024 · In this test, a radioactive tracer, Ioflupane (123 I), also known as DaTscan, is injected into the blood, where it circulates around the body and makes its way into the brain. It attaches itself to …

Mar 6, 2023 · A DaTscan uses SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) imaging to show how much DAT activity is happening around your striatum, a part of the brain affected by …

DaT Scan (DaT scan or Dopamine Transporter Scan) commonly refers to a diagnostic method, based on SPECT imaging, to investigate if there is a loss of dopaminergic neurons in striatum. The term …

DaTscan is a radiopharmaceutical used in a brain scan (SPECT) to visualize striatal dopamine transporters assisting in the evaluation of patients with suspected Parkinsonian syndromes (PSs) …

Oct 31, 2019 · DaTSCAN™ is a specific type of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging technique used to detect the presence of dopamine transporters (DaT) in the brain.

Why do I need this scan? A DaTscan is done to help your doctor find the cause of problems such as tremor (shakiness) or memory loss. How does the scan work? We will give you a small dose of tracer …

For a DaTscan, you will be given a small amount of a radioactive drug, or tracer, which tags the dopamine cells in your brain. A specialized camera detects this substance and takes images of your …

Jan 5, 2026 · DaTscan package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology.

A DaTscan (dopamine transporter scan), is a specialized imaging test used to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. It is a valuable tool that can help doctors tell the difference between Parkinson’s disease …

Jul 20, 2025 · A DaTscan is a specialized imaging test that provides a detailed look at the brain’s dopamine system. It uses a small quantity of a radioactive tracer and a specialized camera to …