PREPARATION:
DIET:
1) The goal of the diet is to reduce as much as possible the amount of iodine that comes from food and drinks. This is necessary to increase exam accuracy.
2) Check the product label if there is a reference to iodine or erythrosine dye in its composition or if there are any of the ingredients listed below.
3) Do not confuse sodium with iodine, for food or medicines that contain only sodium are allowed.
Foodstuffs that should not be consumed for 15 days prior to therapy. | |
Salt | All foodstuffs containing iodized salt (snacks, fried potatoes, cookies, etc.). Custom-ordered Non-iodized salt is allowed. |
Fish and food from the sea | All seafood (oysters, fish, seaweed, shrimp, etc.). Freshwater fish is allowed. |
Meat and derivatives | Smoked meat, sun-dried meat, meat broth, sausages (salami, bologna, mortadella, ham, bacon, sausage). All fresh meats are allowed. |
Eggs, sauces, oils and seasonings | Egg yolk (egg whites are allowed), mayonnaise, soy oil and sauce, industrialized tomato sauce, ketchup, industrialized seasonings and broths (Sazon, Knorr, etc). Other seasonings, such as vinegar, olive oil, parsley, oregano, homemade tomato sauce, rosemary, thyme, corn/sunflower oil are allowed. |
Fresh fruit | Strawberry, cranberry, blueberries. |
Leaves and vegetables | Watercress, celery, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, artichokes, unpeeled potatoes and spinach. |
Grains and flours | Soybeans and derivatives. Chestnuts, peanuts and salted nuts. Other grains (e.g., rice, beans, corn, wheat) and flour are allowed. |
Canned goods and preserves | All canned vegetables (such as olives, pickles, sauerkraut, etc.), canned or syrupy candies and prunes. |
Sweets and drinks | All chocolates, candies made with eggs and/or milk, candies and drinks containing red/pink dye. Instant or instant coffee, industrialized teas, coconut water and dark soft drinks. Natural juices and teas, clear soft drinks, light beer, and white wine are allowed. Vegan sweets, honey and molasses are also allowed. |
Dairy | All milk of animal origin and its derivatives (butter, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream), soy milk and tofu (soy cheese). Other milks, such as oats, almonds, rice and unsalted margarine, are allowed. |
Breads and pastas | Industrialized breads, pizza and all pasta made with eggs/milk. |
Food Supplements | All food supplements (e.g. Whey protein, casein, creatine, etc.) should be suspended. |
HOW IS THE EXAM PERFORMED?
This exam is done in two phases (two days):
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
WBS USING THYROGEN:
In WBS with the use of Thyrogen (exogenous TSH), the patient should proceed as follows:
OE 040 – Version: 07/2024
Made by: DIMEN Technical Team
PREPARATION:
DIET:
1) The goal of the diet is to reduce as much as possible the amount of iodine that comes from food and drinks. This is necessary to increase exam accuracy.
2) Check the product label if there is a reference to iodine or erythrosine dye in its composition or if there are any of the ingredients listed below.
3) Do not confuse sodium with iodine, for food or medicines that contain only sodium are allowed.
Foodstuffs that should not be consumed for 15 days prior to therapy. | |
Salt | All foodstuffs containing iodized salt (snacks, fried potatoes, cookies, etc.). Custom-ordered Non-iodized salt is allowed. |
Fish and food from the sea | All seafood (oysters, fish, seaweed, shrimp, etc.). Freshwater fish is allowed. |
Meat and derivatives | Smoked meat, sun-dried meat, meat broth, sausages (salami, bologna, mortadella, ham, bacon, sausage). All fresh meats are allowed. |
Eggs, sauces, oils and seasonings | Egg yolk (egg whites are allowed), mayonnaise, soy oil and sauce, industrialized tomato sauce, ketchup, industrialized seasonings and broths (Sazon, Knorr, etc). Other seasonings, such as vinegar, olive oil, parsley, oregano, homemade tomato sauce, rosemary, thyme, corn/sunflower oil are allowed. |
Fresh fruit | Strawberry, cranberry, blueberries. |
Leaves and vegetables | Watercress, celery, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, artichokes, unpeeled potatoes and spinach. |
Grains and flours | Soybeans and derivatives. Chestnuts, peanuts and salted nuts. Other grains (e.g., rice, beans, corn, wheat) and flour are allowed. |
Canned goods and preserves | All canned vegetables (such as olives, pickles, sauerkraut, etc.), canned or syrupy candies and prunes. |
Sweets and drinks | All chocolates, candies made with eggs and/or milk, candies and drinks containing red/pink dye. Instant or instant coffee, industrialized teas, coconut water and dark soft drinks. Natural juices and teas, clear soft drinks, light beer, and white wine are allowed. Vegan sweets, honey and molasses are also allowed. |
Dairy | All milk of animal origin and its derivatives (butter, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream), soy milk and tofu (soy cheese). Other milks, such as oats, almonds, rice and unsalted margarine, are allowed. |
Breads and pastas | Industrialized breads, pizza and all pasta made with eggs/milk. |
Food Supplements | All food supplements (e.g. Whey protein, casein, creatine, etc.) should be suspended. |
HOW IS THE EXAM PERFORMED?
This exam is done in two phases (two days):
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
WBS USING THYROGEN:
In WBS with the use of Thyrogen (exogenous TSH), the patient should proceed as follows:
OE 040 – Version: 07/2024
Made by: DIMEN Technical Team
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