single photon emission computed tomography
imaging technique
imaging technique used in biomedical research and in diagnosis. SPECT is similar to positron emission tomography (PET), in which a compound labeled with a positron-emitting radionuclide is injected into the body; however, its pictures are not as detailed as those produced using PET.SPECT is much less expensive than PET because the tracers it uses have a longer half-life and do not require an accelerator nearby to produce them. It can be used to diagnose or evaluate a wide range of conditions, including diseases of the heart, cancer, and injuries to the brain.
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