TABLE 1

Factors Affecting Adsorption

Factors affecting adsorptionReference
Factors contributing to syringe adsorption
 Silicone or lubricant1
 Elastomeric plunger tips2,3,4
 Barrel4,5
 Volume of radiopharmaceutical in syringe6
 Rinsing during administration3,4
 Brand and lot of syringe2,4,7,8
Factors not contributing to syringe adsorption
 Time > 30 min2,7
 Volume of radiopharmaceutical in syringe1,2,6
 Dead space in syringe if rinsed2