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Tyroid Uptake

What is a normal thyroid uptake? What does it mean if your thyroid uptake is 10 %?
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Ok, thank you. I just had my scan done today and go back in the morning for the second part of the 24 hour scan.
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393419 tn?1228447393
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I am certainly no expert, but I found this:
"Normal values for 24-hour RAIU in most parts of North America are 5 to 30 percent"

Mine was 65.1% when I was diagnosed with Graves Disease earlier this year,
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