A Whole-body iodine scan (thyroid cancer) is a nuclear medicine test of the whole body. It shows remaining thyroid tissue or spread after thyroid cancer surgery. Typical effective dose 1 to 5 mSv, similar to about 4 months to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Remaining thyroid tissue or spread after thyroid cancer surgery.
Thyroid cancer follow-up.
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Typical effective dose 1 to 5 mSv, similar to about 4 months to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
1 to 2 hours on day 2 to 3. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Nuclear medicine
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a i131 scan show?
Remaining thyroid tissue or spread after thyroid cancer surgery.
Why is a i131 scan done?
Thyroid cancer follow-up.
How do I prepare for a i131 scan?
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Does a i131 scan use radiation?
Typical effective dose 1 to 5 mSv, similar to about 4 months to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a i131 scan take?
1 to 2 hours on day 2 to 3
Whole-body iodine scan (thyroid cancer) किन गरिन्छ?
Thyroid cancer follow-up.
Whole-body iodine scan (thyroid cancer) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
A small radioactive tracer is injected or swallowed. Preparation depends on the test; tell staff if pregnant or breastfeeding, as feeding may need a pause.
Whole-body iodine scan (thyroid cancer) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 1 to 5 mSv, similar to about 4 months to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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