Question 1

how safe is i 123 thyroid uptake and scan test as far as the amount of radiation you are getting during, after the test?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: The amount of radiation to your thyroid or body is extremely small with a test dose of i123 used for thyroid scans.  However, it is a useless test in the evaluation of a thyroid nodule unless your TSH level is below normal.  A thyroid nodule of 2.3 cm needs to be biopsied.  The thyroid scan is unlikely to change that recommendation.

Question 2

how do i get a thyroid test done?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: It is done at a lab on blood, your doctor will decide on the type of tests to order.an ultrasound of the thyroid may also be requested

Question 3

my thyroid test showes 0.64 not 64?

Accepted Answer

TSH? Probably fine.: I'm assuming the "thyroid test" you're referring to is "thyroid stimulating hormone" or tsh. This is one of the most commonly measured thyroid-related tests.

The normal range depends on your lab and varies; but it's about 0.4 to 4.0. 

So a value of 0.64 in that case is good - if it was 64, then i'd worry!

Question 4

do i need to fast for thyroid test?

Accepted Answer

Iodine: Some institutions may ask you to fast after midnight the night before thyroid scan.  You should avoid eating foods which contain high iodine content before the scan.  Again, different places may ask you to perform these dietary for different amounts of time.  Check with the site performing your scan.

Question 5

how to analyze thyroid test results?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor?: Hi. My specialty deals with the thyroid as specialists, and I've NEVER asked a patient to interpret his/her own thyroid labs! It's not YOUR job to interpret them, it's your doctor's job! I suggest you ask your doctor to explain them (in lay terminology that you can understand); if you're not satisfied, find a new doctor who explains things better. Good luck!

Question 6

how to interpret thyroid test results?

Accepted Answer

No easy answer: The best way to interpret thyroid test results is to talk to your doctor.

Question 7

how to take thyroid test in irving,texas?

Accepted Answer

Go to your DR: Your Dr will order the necessary blood tests to check your thyroid.
The testing is done with blood drawn, same in Texas as the rest of the states.

Question 8

when your thyroid test low how low is bad?

Accepted Answer

Not really bad.: The TSH level is just a test.  There is no number that is really bad and all numbers can be fixed.  There is a continuum of disease from mild to very symptomatic and some people may have a lot of symptoms despite relatively normal numbers.  Best thing is to look at how you feel.  If you feel fine then the numbers are good enough.

Question 9

which type of thyroid test is suitable for me?

Accepted Answer

TSH: The most sensitive test for determining thyroid levels is the TSH level.  Low levels imply that the thyroid function is high, whereas high TSH implies that the thyroid function is low.  The thyroid levels (t4, t3) should be measured if the TSH is abnormal.

Question 10

i need you to look at my thyroid test results.

Accepted Answer

We will when you hav: We will look at your thyroid test results when you will let us look at the results
Whenever you are ready ask and we will surely look at those

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