Procedure

Radioactive Iodine Uptake Scan (RAIU)

A one-page care plan for patients having Radioactive Iodine Uptake Scan (RAIU), covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Protection & Preparation

    • I understand this test measures how my thyroid uses iodine
    • I understand it helps diagnose conditions like hyperthyroidism
    • I follow instructions about medications (some may need to be stopped)
    • I avoid iodine-containing foods or contrast if instructed
    • I tell my provider if I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  2. Expectations & Execution

    5 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition & Next Steps

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Radioactive Iodine Uptake Scan (RAIU) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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