“Will contrast dye be used for my CT scan?”
I will have a lung CT scan. Will contrast dye be used for my CT scan, and what are the potential side effects or allergic reactions to contrast dye?
1 Answer
DiagnosticRadiologistRadiologist
IV contrast may or may not be used for CT scan of the lungs, depending on if your provider ordered it. Most contrast reactions are mild, such as itching and hives. However, rarely, a severe reaction can occur. Food allergies, such as shellfish allergy, have nor correlation with having a contrast reaction.
