Why patient should do the examination? (value of test).
Assessment and follow-up of thyroid cancer after total thyroidectomy.
Who benefits from getting tested?
Patients with differentiated thyroid cancer.
Are there any contraindications to the examination?
Pregnancy.Lactating women.
What other tests should be done with this examination?
Serum thyroglobulin.Neck ultrasound.
Examination preparations
Fasting 4 hours before drinking iodine .Stop eltroxin 21 days before the study.Low iodine diet 1 week before the study.
A brief description of the examination procedure
Patient will drink a small dose of radioactive iodine about 5mCi.Imaging will be after 2 days from drinking the iodine.You will lie flat on your back under gamma camera and whole body scan will be acquired.Imaging will last for 20 minutes.
Where I can get tested?
At our branches in Mohnadessen, Heliopolis and New Cairo.
Are there any aftercare or precautions to be done?
Proper hydration and frequent voiding with proper flushing and proper hand washing.Avoid pregnant women, infant and children for 5-7 days.Avoid public transportation after administration the radioactive material.Try to remain 1 meter away from other persons and avoid close contact with other for 5-7 days.
