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Contrast material, or contrast dye, is a substance used to make specific organs, blood vessels, or types of tissue (such as tumours) more visible on X-rays. Contrast material may also be used during a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an MRI scan.
Common contrast material substances include iodine, barium, and gadolinium.
Current as of: December 19, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Howard Schaff MD - Diagnostic Radiology
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