Nuclear Medicine
Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Lorma Medical Center now offers other necessary laboratory tests and treatments, like RIA, thyroid uptake, and radioactive iodine therapy, in addition to body scans.
* FT3, FT4
RIA stands for Radioimmunoassay. This is a laboratory test used to measure the concentration of biological substances such as enzymes, hormones, steroids, and vitamins in blood, urine, saliva, or other body fluids. RIA is an important research tool and has been used in hospitals to help diagnose diabetes, thyroid disorders, hypertension, reproductive problems, and other disorders.
Other Procedures
- Bone Scintigraphy
- Thyroid Scan (TC99m)
- 24 Hour RIA Uptake Scan
- Whole Body Scan
- HIDA Scan
- Post – RIA Scan
- Nuclear GFR
- Renal DMSA Scan
- Thyroid Scan (I131)
- Thyroid Uptake (I131)
- Renal Scan with GFR
- Lung Perfusion
- Lung ventillation
- I Bleeding Scintigraphy
- Meckel’s Diverticulum
To schedule for a RIA exam, radioiodine uptake, radioactive iodine therapy, or for further inquiries, call Lorma’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine at 072-700-0000 local 159. The office is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
