[Varying results of different procedures for determining the FT4 concentration before and after the administration of contrast media].
After application of contrast media a rise in FT4 concentration was detected by use of the ultrafiltration method (Amicon) and the Dow-Lepetit method, especially after injection of Biliscopin, whereas the determination of FT4 concentration with the Amerlex method revealed a significant drop in FT4 concentration after contrast medium application. The results obtained with the Dow-Lepetit test have to be regarded as correct. The decrease detected by the Amerlex test is probably the result of a changed affinity of albumin to the labeled T4. Within 1 hr after application of contrast media blood for the determination of FT4 should not be collected.