TABLE 1

Effect of Labeling Activity and Storage Form on RCP of Stabilized 99mTc-d,l-HMPAO over Time

1,110 MBq2,600–3,700 MBq
Time (h)VialSyringeNeedleVialSyringeNeedle
093.1 ± 1.6NANA91.4 ± 1.0NANA
292.1 ± 0.989.8 ± 2.174.2 ± 5.089.0 ± 1.485.9 ± 1.473.3 ± 8.5
491.1 ± 1.088.7 ± 2.059.8 ± 5.185.3 ± 3.080.2 ± 3.157.1 ± 4.5
  • NA = not applicable.

  • Values represent percentage of RCP (mean ± SD); n = 10. P < 0.01 for vials between both groups of labeling activities at all times. P < 0.01 for syringes in both groups of labeling activities at 2 and 4 h. P < 0.01 between vials and syringes in both groups of labeling activities at 2 and 4 h. P < 0.01 between vials and needles in both groups of labeling activities at 2 and 4 h. P < 0.01 between syringes and needles in both groups of labeling activities at 2 and 4 h.