A thyroid uptake and scan involves a fee of ₱1,500 to ₱4,300. In most cases, this is an expensive test and HMOs do not cover it. The lowest price that we found is Php 3,400 from a government hospital. Among private hospitals, Capitol Medical Center offers it from Php 4,200 and above.
You may contact these facilities to request for pricing.
| Hospitals with Thyroid Scan | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| St. Luke’s Medical Center | 0917-800-0101 |
| Philippine General Hospital | 8525-4000 |
| Makati Medical Center | 8811-8000 |
| The Medical City | 711-7888 |
| Asian Hospital and Medical Center | 771-9000 |
| University of Santo Tomas Hospital | 731-3001 |
| Manila Doctors Hospital | 528-7000 |
| Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) | 809-6590 |
What is the reason for a thyroid scan?
A doctor may request for this test if you have the following:
- Severe and sudden weight loss
- Palpitations
- Excessive sweating
- Goiter
- Tremor or shaking of hands
- Always irritable with heat
Is it the same as ultrasound?
The thyroid uptake and scan is usually utilized for hyperthyroid. On the other hand, an ultrasound is used for hypothyroid. (AFP).
What is the next step after the test?
If you are found to have an overactive thyroid, a treatment called Radioactive Iodine Intake may be prescribed. But when asked, the doctor could recommend surgery to remove the gland.
How long will it take to complete the exam for the thyroid?
The scanning process usually takes 30 minutes or more. Simply ask the technician on what to expect during the scan. In most cases, patient experience regards it as tolerable. My mother had the test before and her experience is good.
Can I do walk in without appointment?
You will need to request an appointment because they need to prepare you for the procedure. We were able to get a discount using the senior citizen ID of my mom.
The results are usually available in a few days. In some hospitals, this may range from 2 to 3 days. However, it is best to request for an exact date from the personnel to plan ahead your schedule.
Our parents had this scan before at Capitol Medical Center. There is a waiting time of 24 hours for the uptake of radioactive material. The scan showed nodules in the thyroid but was then treated by RAI.
Leave a Reply