Processing

-  Calculate 2h and 24 h uptake, according to:

Thyroid Uptake=     (Neck – Thigh) * 100

                                    

                                     (Standard – Bkg)

For perchlorate washout test, compare net counts at baseline and after perchlorate in percentage.

For the TSH stimulating test, compare baseline and pos-TSH RAIU.

(Normal Values)

References:

  1. David V. Becker et al. Procedure Guideline for Thyroid Uptake Measurement 2.0 p: 29-32, Society of Nuclear Medicine MANUAL 2001-2002.

  2. Degrossi OJ et al. Diagnóstico del Bocio Nodular, p: 691-176 and Wagner J et al. Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de las Malformaciones y Disfunciones del Tiroides p: 177-184 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P. González. Editorial Masson, Barcelona España, 2003.

 

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