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Thyroid Scan
- Please consult with your doctor and confirm with our booking agents if you need to discontinue any medications before your exam and for how long.
- Many thyroid medications must be discontinued for at least 4 weeks before the exam. You can confirm this time period with our booking agents when you schedule your appointment.
- This is very important as thyroid medications can impact radiopharmaceutical uptake and test results.
- Inform the technologist if there is any chance you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
- Inform the technologist if you are claustrophobic before you begin your exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition (unless your physician already submitted it on your behalf), Alberta Health Care card (or out of town province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
- This exam requires a radiopharmaceutical injection. For breastfeeding patients, click on the link for recommended breastfeeding guidelines.
Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?