- You must be able to remain in isolation for up to seven days. You will need access to a private bathroom and separate sleeping arrangements, and you must have very limited contact with other people.
- A list of requirements will be provided by your referring Physician and by the Technologist administering the pill. Please ensure you are prepared to meet all requirements before scheduling the procedure.
- Please bring your order/prescription.
- Please check with your Physician about any conflicting medications.
- Please bring a list of the medications you are taking.
- You should not be taking Synthroid, other thyroid medications, amiodarone for the heart, or iodinated products.
- Bring any previous reports (Thyroid Labs, NM Thyroid Scans, US, CT, MRI).
- If you have had a CT exam with contrast within the last 2 months, please inform your Physician.
- For at least 3 days prior to your appointment, do not consume any food containing the following:
- Seafood and shellfish (including sushi)
- Cabbages and green leafy vegetables
- All soy products
- Kelp
- Milk, cheese products, eggs
- Multi-vitamins
- No breakfast food should be consumed the morning you will receive the pill or at least 4 hours prior to receiving the pill. We need your stomach to be empty so that the pill will dissolve quickly.
- If your Physician suggests a different preparation or indicates a specific timeframe that you should refrain from taking the above medications, then please follow the Physician’s directions.