title: Technetium-99m trapping index as a test of thyroid function.
abstract: Thyroid examinations were performed in parallel in over 300 patients using 131I and 99mTc pertechnetate. The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of the 99mTc pertechnetate neck/thigh ratio as an index of thyroid function. Results presented indicate that the 99mTc trapping index can be reliably used as a simple and accurate index of thyroid function.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D008722:Methods; D009333:Neck / Q000378:metabolism; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium / Q000378:metabolism; D013848:Thigh / Q000378:metabolism; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D013667:Technetium