What is a SPECT scan?

A single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test. Nuclear imaging uses radiotracers (radioactive substances) that help healthcare providers get detailed pictures of specific areas in your body.

What does a SPECT scan show?

In addition to showing what the structures inside your body look like, a SPECT scan shows how blood flows through your arteries and veins to your organs and tissues.

The most common types of SPECT scans include:

• SPECT brain scan.
• SPECT heart scan.
• SPECT bone scan.