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The aim is to establish a reference range for thyroid uptake values using 99mTc-pertechnetate in a normal population.

March 12, 2026Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences0 citationsOpen Access

Assessment of Thyroid Uptake Ratio Values in a Normal Population. Establishment of Normal Reference Values for 99mTc ‐Pertechnetate Thyroid Uptake in an Australian Population

BWBethany WornesWestern Health AKAmalia KarahaliosThe University of Melbourne MTMelanie TempestWestern Health

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The aim is to establish a reference range for thyroid uptake values using 99mTc-pertechnetate in a normal population.
Measured thyroid uptake ratios using 99mTc-pertechnetate in participants from a normal population.
Analyzed data to determine reference range values for thyroid uptake.
Established a thyroid uptake reference range of 0.4%-2.4%.
Determined that the established values were lower than values previously used in the institution.

Abstract

This study established a thyroid uptake reference range of 0.4%-2.4% using 99mTc-pertechnetate, which was lower than the values used in our institution. Highlighting the need for periodic evaluation of normal uptake values.

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