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Thyroid radioiodine uptake is elevated in patients with hyperthyroidism is usually low in hypothyroid patients
Screening tests sort out apparently well persons who probably have a disease from those who probably do not. A screening test is not intended to be diagnostic.
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during tests such as an X-ray computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for 6 weeks before your thyroid uptake and scan Do not take thyroid medicines 4 to 6 weeks before the test For example you should be off levothyroxine (Synthroid®) for 4 to 6 weeks and/or liothyronine (Cytomel®) for 10 to 14 days
thyroid uptake and scan is a nuclear medicine exam It checks how your thyroid gland looks and works It is done over 2 days Both parts of the test are done in the Imaging Services department at UW Medical Center - Montlake How do the tests work? • the first day you will have an uptake of radioactive tracer (X-ray dye) and a study
PATIENT INFORMATION FOR A THYROID UPTAKE AND SCAN OUTPATIENT Your doctor has requested a thyroid uptake and scan which is a nuclear medicine examination of your thyroid gland The thyroid scan is a picture that shows a distribution of radioactive material concentrated within the thyroid gland
Thyroid Uptake and Scan Special Instructions This examination can be performed with I-123 uptake and scan an (generally preferred) versus I-131 uptake followed by an Tc-99m a pertechnetate scan Patients who have previously had an uptake and scan may have a 24hour I- -131 uptake only(without scan) prior to therapy
Patient Instructions for a Thyroid Uptake Scan Preparation Instructions: Low Iodine diet 7-days prior to scan No contrast used 1-month prior to scan No thyroid medication 6-weeks prior to scan Procedure and Duration: In every instance the Radiologist may alter the study to provide the best testing for the patient
1 For the uptake we will give you a pill to swallow that has a small amount of radioactive iodine in it 2 After 2 hours and again after 24 hours we will use a probe to measure your thyroid gland This will take about 5 minutes each time 3 After your 24 hour uptake you will lie on a bed We will inject a small
performed imaging and uptake examinations provide critical information on a variety of conditions that relate to the thyroid gland Although results can suggest specific medical conditions or diseases the examination should be correlated with clinical information including thyroid function tests thyroid physical examination and recent
Thyroid Uptake Scan 2 Outpatient Exam/Procedure Blood work should always be drawn before X-rays are performed If you are having blood work please arrive early and inform the outpatient lab you have a radiology appointment Please arrive on time for your radiology exam AFTER THE EXAM
Information for patients having a Thyroid Uptake and Scan Please arrive early to give yourself time to check in Please bring with you photo identification and your BC Care Card (personal health number) Do not bring children under the age of 12 with you unless you bring someone to care for them while you are having the test
The gamma camera detects the gamma rays coming from the radiopharmaceutical and creates an image with information about your thyroid’s size shape position and function This can highlight information which helps the doctor to diagnose your condition Are there are any risks?
Thyroid Uptake and Thyroid Scan Protocols for details regarding these procedures Patients should be off propylthiouracil (PTU) for between 3-5 days (not less than 3 days or more than 5 days) prior to thyroid uptake and/or therapy Female Patients (Age 10 to 55 years): Patients must have a pregnant test performed no greater than 24 hours prior