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An improved radiation dense container for transporting radioactive iodine and the like, including a cup-shaped base having a cavity with an opening that is sized to receive radioactive iodine in the form of either one or more iodine capsules or a vial of iodine solution. The vial has a cap with a se

An improved radiation dense container for transporting radioactive iodine and the like, including a cup-shaped base having a cavity with an opening that is sized to receive radioactive iodine in the form of either one or more iodine capsules or a vial of iodine solution. The vial has a cap with a septum through which the radioactive iodine solution can be withdrawn from the vial in situ by an oral radioisotope administration set. A lid threadedly engages the base over the cavity opening to substantially seal it when threaded in place and to allow the insertion and removal of the radioactive iodine when removed. The base and the lid are both formed of tungsten. The container includes one or more activated charcoal filters to absorb any gases given off by the radioactive iodine when sealed in the cavity. An inner cup-shaped container and cap, made of plastic and sized and configured for a close fit within the base cavity, may be utilized to conveniently hold the capsules or, optionally, the vial.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A radiation dense container for transporting radioactive iodine or other radiopharmaceuticals, comprising:a base having an outer surface, the base including a wall defining a cavity in the base having interior bottom and side surfaces, the wall further defining an opening into the

[ We claim:] [1.] A radiation dense container for transporting radioactive iodine or other radiopharmaceuticals, comprising:a base having an outer surface, the base including a wall defining a cavity in the base having interior bottom and side surfaces, the wall further defining an opening into the cavity through the outer surface of the base, the cavity sized to receive the radioactive iodine therein;a lid configured to releasably engage the base over the opening in the outer surface thereof, the lid when engaged with the base substantially sealing the cavity, and the lid when disengaged from the base allowing the insertion and removal of the radioactive iodine relative to the cavity,the base and the lid both formed of tungsten; anda first activated charcoal filter mounted in the base, in communication with the cavity, to absorb any gas given off by the radioactive iodine when sealed in the cavity.