Thyroid Scan Only Using Tc-99m
Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests
Please Note - What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
See All Tests and Treatments
Procedure Name: Thyroid Scan only using Tc-99m
Department Responsible for performing Procedure:
Nuclear Medicine
Department Contact Information:
770-909-2639
Where to Report:
Please enter at the Outpatient Entrance and go to Outpatient Registration
45 minutes prior to your scheduled procedure. You will be directed to
the Radiology Department.
What to Bring:
- Physician Order
- Any forms from your physician relating to this visit
- Your insurance / Medicaid / Medicare card
- Driver's License / Photo Identification
- All of your medications OR a listing of all medications along with the
dose, how often you take it, and the last time you took it
- A list of all of your allergies
- Please check with your insurance carrier for any authorization requirements.
- Any films or reports from relevant studies not performed at Southern Regional.
Patient Instructions:
- May be done Monday - Friday.
- You must be off thyroid medication for at least 2-8 weeks depending on
type of medication. Please clarify with your doctor.
- You will need to fill out a Thyroid History sheet.
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and
information.
- Please follow any other specific instructions given to you by your doctor.
Procedure Information:
You will be given a radioactive Iodine capsule to swallow. Images will
be taken 15-30 minutes post injection of a radioactive material. Imaging
time is approximately 1 hour.
Additional Information:
Waiting Room for family is located in the Radiology Department. Please
inform the technologist if you are pregnant prior to the scan. You will
be asked a series of questions regarding your medical history.
Specific Form(s) to remember:
Thyroid History Sheet
