What is another word for radioactive iodine uptake test?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌe͡ɪdɪə͡ʊˈaktɪv ˈa͡ɪədˌiːn ˈʌpte͡ɪk tˈɛst] (IPA) 
The radioactive iodine uptake test, also known as the RAIU test or thyroid uptake test, is a form of nuclear medicine imaging used to measure thyroid function. There are several different synonyms for this test, including the radioactive thyroid scan, thyroid function test, thyroid uptake scan, and thyroid uptake and scan. Each of these terms refers to the same diagnostic procedure, which involves taking small doses of radioactive iodine and measuring how much is absorbed and retained by the thyroid gland. The results of the RAIU test can help doctors diagnose and treat thyroid conditions such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer.
