OPS-Code 3-70b.0:
Scintigraphy: Radionuclide tests of absorption and excretion: Radioactive iodine 2 phase test
You had a radioactive iodine uptake test to investigate iodine metabolism in your thyroid gland.
The thyroid is a small organ at the bottom of the neck. The thyroid gland needs iodine to produce important messenger substances (hormones) for the body. These messenger substances influence the heartbeat, digestion, and body temperature, among other things.
Radioactive iodine was used for the radioactive iodine uptake test. The radioactive iodine is swallowed and reaches the thyroid gland via the intestines and blood vessels. The thyroid gland absorbs the radioactive iodine. The thyroid gland then uses the radioactive iodine to produce important chemical messengers (hormones). A special camera or a gamma probe for measuring radiation is used to measure how much radioactive iodine is absorbed and consumed by the thyroid gland within a specific period of time.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).