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The thyroid scan and a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake, are types of nuclear medicine imaging.
Any thyroid issues can be found out through a blood test too.
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Normal levels after 24 hours for a RAIU (Thyroid) are 8% -25%. Increased levels can be indicative of such conditions such as Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (early), and Goiter. There may be other conditions as well...but these are most common.
While a normal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test varies from person to person, the range that is typically followed by doctors is .3 to 4.5. A .3 is on the hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) end and a 4.5 is on the hypothyroid (under active thyroid) end of the spectrum. So a .76 falls within what is classified as the normal range. Talk with your physician if you have any questions or concerns regarding your blood test results.
Tc99m and I131 arent used in thyroid uptake and scan. Specically I123 is used to evaluate thyroid uptake and is also used to perform a scan mostly in addition to a pinhole collimator. Tc99m can be used just for the purpose of size and shape of thyroid but ultrasound is more specific for that and does not introduce a dose of radiation to the patient.
Clonazepam doesn't appear to be contraindicated before an uptake scan and may be helpful for hypERthyroid symptoms, however to be sure you should always talk to your physician.
Unless your doctor asks you to fast for your thyroid test(s), usually you do not need to for a blood test. Some thyroid tests, such as a thyroid uptake scan, requires you to stay away from eating certain fish (usually shellfish) prior to and shortly after the test is conducted. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions regarding how they want you to prepare for your thyroid tests.
Suggesting Thyronormalcy means that there are no disorders in the thyroid test done
A needle is inserted into a vein, usually in the forearm, and a small amount of blood is collected and sent to a laboratory for testing. The patient will usually feel minor discomfort from the "stick" of the needle.
No, you do not have to fast for a thyroid test. Also, If you are looking for a cheap and convenient way to get a thyroid test, you can go to www.lowestpricelabs.com . You don't need a Doctor's orders, they use LabCorp, and you get results in 1-3 days.
Assuming that this is the result of a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test, a 1.04 means that you are within the normal range. While a normal TSH varies from person to person, the range that is typically followed by physicians is .3 to 4.5. A .3 is on the hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid) end and a 4.5 is on the hypothyroid (under active thyroid) end of the spectrum. Talk with your doctor about any questions or concerns about the results, as well as any symptoms you are experiencing.