Understanding how colors in nuclear medicine scans aid diagnosis.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE COLORS:
POWERFUL VISUALS FOR DISEASE DIAGNOSIS
SPECT IMAGING OVERVIEW
SPECT scans provide critical insights into the body’s metabolic activity using color.
THE SCIENCE OF SPECT COLORS
Each color on a SPECT scan reflects tracer concentration, revealing how active different tissues are and helping identify potential abnormalities in the body.
WHAT RED INDICATES IN SPECT SCANS
Red areas show high metabolic activity, often indicating inflammation or tumors.
INTERPRETING SPECT SCAN COLORS
The interpretation of SPECT scan colors requires context and clinical understanding.
DIFFERENT COLORS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Colors like blue or green signify lower activity levels, helping spot anomalies.