“Does a thyroid scan use contrast?”

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“Does a thyroid scan use contrast?”

I will have a thyroid CT scan. Does a thyroid scan use contrast?

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**Jerome Puryear, Jr.** Radiologist West Chester, OH · Accepted Answer

Jerome Puryear, Jr. Radiologist West Chester, OH

No, a thyroid scan does not typically use contrast. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

**Dr. Terry Jay Smith** Endocrinology-Diabetes Ann Arbor, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Terry Jay Smith Endocrinology-Diabetes Ann Arbor, MI

Certainly can depending on the type.

**Steven Gunberg** Radiologist | Body Imaging Indian Wells, CA · Accepted Answer

Steven Gunberg Radiologist | Body Imaging Indian Wells, CA

An ultrasound for your thyroid is more appropriate for general thyroid screening!

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Donald Garbett Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology Springfield, Oregon

No

**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

Yes