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In-vitro examination 

Nuclear Medicine In vitro testing involves the reaction of a sample (blood, urine, etc.) collected from the human body with a reagent containing an isotope (I-125) in the test tube detecting various hormones, serum proteins, tumor markers, It is a very useful and accurate test method to observe the presence and course of the disease by measuring the tiny concentration of trace substances such as antibodies and drugs.

 

RIA (radioimmunoassay) and IRMA (immunoradiometric assay) studies are performed to measure very small amounts of biological materials such as hormones and tumor markers. In addition, some important functional parameters of the body such as GFR (glomerular filtration rate) can be measured in the laboratory.

 

Thyroid hormone (T3, T4, TSH, Tg, Tg-Ab, etc.)

Sex hormone (LH, FSH, etc.)

Viral markers (HBV, HCV, etc.)

Tumor markers (AFP, CEA, PSA, etc.)

 

   1.    The beginning of In-vitro Examination.

In 1971, the introduction of the scintillation gamma counter began to be used in clinical medicine. Endocrinologic studies have been actively conducted measuring all hormones by radioimmunoassay, and measuring the concentration of various tumor markers, hepatitis antigens, antibodies, and vitamins studies have been expanded to oncology.

 

The test equipment started with gamma ray and beta ray, but the automatic dispensing system was introduced for the first time and automation of the work was started.


   2.    Recent Trends of In-vitro Examination

In recent years, we have an implementation of nuclear medicine automation system by domestic technology, developing the latest equipment such as electronic fairing equipment, gamma ray measuring instrument, and automatic washing machine, and a good radiation immunity measuring kit is being developed. In addition, according to the increase in the number of examinations and clinical demands, the service is improved so that the one day medical treatment can be performed. The rapid test report system such as tumor marker, thyroid hormone and hepatitis tests. And received the ISO 15189 internationally accredited medical testing institution accreditation administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. ISO 15189 is the only international standard to ensure that the tests performed at medical testing laboratories are technically competent and reliable.


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