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CRITICAL SCAN PROTOCOL

PROTOCOL MUST BE FOLLOWED PRIOR TO SCAN TO ENSURE ACCURACY

3 MONTHS PRIOR

You must not have had any of the following up to a full three months prior to your scan:

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  1. Surgery, including biopsies

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Chemotherapy

  4. Lactation

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If you are not within these time limits you'll need to reschedule your appointment to ensure accuracy.

3 DAYS PRIOR

Do not receive Acupuncture

within three days leading up to your scan.

DO NOT use or do the following 24 hours prior to your scan:

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  1. Physical Therapy

  2. Massage Therapy

  3. Electromyography

  4. Kidney Dialysis

  5. Strenuous Exercise

  6. Tanning booth

  7. Avoid overexposure to the sun

  8. Sauna

  9. Hot Tub

  10. Steam Bath

  11. Use Magnets

  12. Heating Pads

  13. Hot Water Bottles

  14. Analgesic creams, balms or poultices

  15. Shave

24 HOURS PRIOR

DO NOT use or do the following the day of your scan:​

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  1. Stimulation of the skin

  2. Deodorant, Antiperspirant or Powder

  3. Cream, Lotion or Ointment

  4. Essential Oil

  5. Make-up

  6. Perfume or Cologne

  7. Gum-chewing

  8. Skin Brushing

  9. Smoking

  10. Use of products with nicotine

  11. Spicy foods

  12. Hot Beverages

  13. Caffeine or Alcohol

  14. Tight-fitting clothing

  15. Contacts – head or full body scan

  16. Flushing medications or supplements

  17. Jewelry

DAY OF SCAN

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