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PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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- A copy of medical records, previous
laboratory values and vaccination history should be
faxed to us prior to patient's scheduled
visit.
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CBC, serum chemistry and urinalysis
should be done on the patient within 7 days prior to
admission for therapy, and results must be faxed as
well.
- Acceptable radiographs of thorax should
have been taken within 14 days prior to admission.
Evaluation of radiographs should be reported on lab
report sheet.
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UPON ADMISSION
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- Our medical staff reserves the right
to deny therapy if a malignancy is detected or other medical
conditions that might contraindicate radioiodine
therapy.
- Cats will be maintained in a state approved
radioactive isolation facility until the exposure rate is
equal to or less than 0.5 mr/hr at 3 feet from the cat.
Cats are usually released the following day. Some
restrictions must be followed at home for 2 weeks
following treatment.
- Visitation of cats will not be allowed while in
isolation.
- Radioiodine therapy and isolation care is $925.00.
For information on feline hyperthyroidism or to make
an appointment, please contact
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