Diagnostic Procedure
radioimmunodetection
Subclass of:
Immunologic Techniques; Radionuclide Imaging
Definitions related to radioimmunodetection:
  • (immunoscintigraphy) An imaging procedure in which antibodies labeled with radioactive substances are given to the person. A picture is taken of sites in the body where the antibody localizes.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Use of radiolabeled antibodies for diagnostic imaging of neoplasms. Antitumor antibodies are labeled with diverse radionuclides including iodine-131, iodine-123, indium-111, or technetium-99m and injected into the patient. Images are obtained by a scintillation camera.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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