TABLE 3

Doses of 99mTc-Labeled Agents for Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy*

ProtocolSestamibiTetrofosmin
One-day protocol
 First dose8–10 mCi5–8 mCi
 Second dose22–30 mCi15–24 mCi
Two-day protocol
 First dose15–30 mCi15–24 mCi
 Second dose15–30 mCi15–24 mCi
  • * Reprinted from Crawford ES, Husain SS. Nuclear Cardiac Imaging: Terminology and Technical Aspects. Reston, VA: Society of Nuclear Medicine; 2003:29.