 Thyroid Scans
If a researcher is working with
greater than 1 mCi of volatile I-125
in the form of NaI he/she will need to have a thyroid scan before and after the procedure.
The thyroid scan will tell the researcher if he/she accidentally inhaled or ingested I-125,
which accumulates in the thyroid. The thyroid scan is performed in the Safety Office and
takes only 5 minutes. The researcher should contact the Radiation Safety Officer and
schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. He/she should schedule the
post-procedure thyroid scan for no sooner than 6 hours and no later than 72 hours after
performing the iodination.
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