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What is a DAT scan?

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A DAT (Dopamine Transporter) scan is a specialized imaging test using a radioactive tracer and SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) to assess dopamine transporter levels in the brain, helping diagnose conditions like Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

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