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evaluate the thyroid gland function and structure.
When you were referred by your physician
for a radiological exam, you may have been told about certain
instructions to be done prior to the exam, or when you were scheduling
your appointment, the scheduler should have informed you about the
preparations that should be done prior to your exam. If you did not or
if you want a recheck, you can refer to the information listed below.
Instructions
You must not receive x-ray contrast up to 6 weeks prior to your scan.
You should follow a low iodine diet for 1-2 weeks prior to your scan. Do
not eat or drink anything the morning of test.
Keep in mind that you may have been given
some additional or different instructions, based on your own particular
circumstances. If you have any questions, please call our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist . It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday.
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You will swallow a
capsule that has a small amount of radioactive iodine. You will be asked
to return in two hours if your doctor suspects that your thyroid is
overactive. Otherwise you will return the next morning to have pictures
taken of your thyroid at that time. The pictures will take 30-40
minutes.
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You may resume
your normal lifestyle.
The radiologist's report of the results will be ready within 24 hours.
Your doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
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Please call our hotline
16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen), (202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or
(202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a radiologist if you have any
questions. It is best to call between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday
through Thursday.
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