Acquisition Parameters: PET or PET/CT
| Parameter | Specification | Standard/preferred/optional |
|---|---|---|
| Camera type | PET/CT | Preferred |
| PET | Standard | |
| Energy peak | 511 keV | Standard |
| Injection-to-imaging time | 60–90 min | Standard |
| Attenuation correction | PET/CT: CT acquisition | Standard |
| PET: cesium or germanium sources | Standard | |
| Patient position | Supine | Standard |
| Arm position | Arms overhead | Standard |
| Acquisition mode | 2- or 3-dimensional | Standard |
| Number of bed positions | Varies | Standard |
| Time/bed position | Partial whole-body scan: | Standard |
| 2-dimensional: 4 min | ||
| 3-dimensional: 3 min | ||
| Dedicated cardiac scan: | ||
| 2-dimensional: 20–30 min | ||
| 3-dimensional: 10 min | ||
| View | Chest, including the lungs and mediastinum | Standard |
| CT acquisition | Per the manufacturer’s recommendations for attenuation correction or diagnostic imaging | Optional |