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Iodine Whole Body Scan

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Iodine Whole Body Scan

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Whole body iodine scan is a nuclear medicine procedure that is performed to monitor the recurrence of thyroid cancer in the body following a complete thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid). It is also known as whole body scan I 131.

Why is a Whole body iodine scan done?

This scan is used to detect the existence of the metastatic disease of Thyroid cancer.
• This scan is carried out after the detection and surgical removal of papillary or follicular thyroid carcinoma, a kind of thyroid cancer

What is the procedure for a Whole body iodine scan?

To perform this scan, the technologist will give you a small dose of radioactive iodine
• Gamma camera is used to take images of your whole body, front and back to show the distribution of iodine throughout the body
• It helps in detecting if there is any recurrence of thyroid cancer in the body after the removal of the thyroid.

Preparation for Whole Body Iodine Scan

You need to follow a low-iodine diet for 1 week before the test.
You will also be instructed to stop thyroid medications for 3 weeks before the test.

Cost of Iodine Whole Body Scan

The cost of a whole body iodine scan near me in Delhi ranges from INR 6,000 to INR 7,000. 

Test Type Iodine Whole Body Scan
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Iodine Whole Body Scan (Nuclear Medicine)

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Within 4-6 hours*

Test Price ₹ 12800 ₹ 16000
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