How much of a workup do you recommend before ordering diagnostics with contrast (assuming kidney function tests are normal)? Is a basic metabolic panel enough? — Sharon Owens, NP, Salisbury, Md.
February 7, 2007 — A small population-based study determined that among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), each radiologic study done using gadolinium contrast agent presented a 2.4% risk ...