
A whole body thyroid scan looks to see if there is any residual thyroid tissue remaining after your thyroid has been surgically removed or if any abnormal thyroid tissue exists in any other areas of your body. Thyrogen is a medication that allows you to stay on your thyroid medication when having this type of exam performed.
A Thyrogen whole body scan can be scheduled at:
A Thyrogen whole body scan a two-day exam. The first appointment will take less than a half hour. The second appointment will take about an hour.
For your first appointment, you will swallow a capsule containing a small amount of radioactive tracer.
You will return the following day for the imaging part of the exam. The nuclear medicine camera will scan from the top of your head to the middle of your thighs and then close-ups of your neck will be taken.
Your images will be interpreted by one of our board-certified radiologists. The findings will be sent to your healthcare provider who will then contact you to discuss the results.
Unless directed otherwise, you can resume your normal diet and take all prescribed medications after your second appointment.