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Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test

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A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a radioactive tracer, Opens dialog and a special probe to measure how much tracer the thyroid gland, Opens dialog absorbs from the blood. The test can show how much tracer is absorbed by the thyroid gland. The RAIU test often is done along with a thyroid scan, which shows if the tracer is evenly spread in the gland. This helps your doctor know if the thyroid gland is working properly. The radioactive tracer commonly used in this test is iodine.

A radioactive iodine uptake test is done to find problems with how the thyroid gland works, such as hyperthyroidism, Opens dialog.

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Current as of: July 31, 2024

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