TABLE 1

Comparison of SPE Methods for Determination of RCP of 99mTc-MAG3

StepEuropean methodAmerican method
Preparation10 mL of ethanol, 10 mL of HCl at 1 mmol/L, and 5 mL of air10 mL of ethanol, 10 mL of HCl at 1 mmol/L, and 5 mL of air
Solution A (hydrophilic impurities)5 mL of HCl at 1 mmol/L and 5 mL of 0.5% ethanol-phosphate buffer10 mL of HCl at 1 mmol/L
Solution B (99mTc-MAG3)10 mL of 7% ethanol-phosphate buffer10 mL of 1:1 ethanol:0.9% saline
Lipophilic impurities + colloid10 mL of ethanolResidue counted