Radioisotopes in Medical Diagnosis and Investigation

The generally accepted methods employed when using radioisotopes in medical diag nosis and investigation. Examples cover: measurement of total erythrocyte volume ; estimation of total body exchangeable sodium and potassium; whole body counter tests for pernicious anaem ia; diagnosis of thyroid status; overall thyroid function by blood assay; thvroi d scanning; liver, spleen, bone and brain scanning; isotope renography. Intended for medical audiences