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RAI Uptake Results
Hello!
I just got back from my RAI uptake scan and I was curious about the results. I know normal thyroid uptake is 10 to 30%, but what are typical results for someone with Grave's Disease? Mine was 78.5% and the radiologist is going to call with more info after she looks over the pictures. Anyone have an idea of the range?
I just got back from my RAI uptake scan and I was curious about the results. I know normal thyroid uptake is 10 to 30%, but what are typical results for someone with Grave's Disease? Mine was 78.5% and the radiologist is going to call with more info after she looks over the pictures. Anyone have an idea of the range?
"Graves disease usually yields RAIU values of 40 to 80% (normal 10 to 30%) at 24 hours. However, high-turn over varieties may manifest only as elevated 4-6 hour RAIU values (normal 4 to 15%), as 24 hour RAIU results may be normal or only mildly elevated."
So, your result is toward the high end of the typical Graves' result.
So, your result is toward the high end of the typical Graves' result.
Oh whoops, that's for a normally functioning thyroid. Any clue about the range for Grsves patients?
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6 hours 1-16%
24 hours 8-25%
It seems like you're well over range.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003689.htm