TABLE 2

Influence of Different Factors on RCP (mean ± SD) of 99mTc-Sestamibi Preparations

FactorCardCis*StamCis†StamGE‡StamCov§P
Presence vs. absence of nitrate (0.05 mg/mL)92.54 ± 3.55 92.54 ± 3.5596.72 ± 1.3196.68 ± 0.94<0.0001 <0.0001
Wet vs. dry column (absence of nitrate)96.72 ± 1.3196.68 ± 0.94NS
Kit type94.93 ± 1.7592.54 ± 3.55<0.0001

  • ↵* Cardiolite kit prepared with 99mTc eluate from NCWC generator.

  • ↵† Stamicis kit prepared with 99mTc eluate from NCWC generator.

  • ↵‡ Stamicis kit prepared with 99mTc eluate from NFDC generator.

  • ↵§ Stamicis kit prepared with 99mTc eluate from NFWC generator.

  • NS = not significant.