TABLE 4

Mean, SD, and P Value for 18F-FDG Dose, Scan Time, and DLP for Gemini Vs. Vereos PET/CT ScannerAmong Different BMI Groups

18F-FDG dose (MBq)Scan time (s)DLP (mGy/cm)
BMI (kg/m2)GeminiVereosPGeminiVereosPGeminiVereosP
Total422.3 (91.3)358.53 (59.55)<0.0011,567 (588)1,036 (198.6)<0.001656.72 (262.30)540.2 (149.63)<0.001
Underweight (<18.9)209.05 (83.99)205.81 (76.71)NS981 (130.8)819 (124.8)NS289.37 (132.22)294.5 (102.16)NS
Normal weight (19–24.9)345.21 (76.09)326.10 (63.63)0.0121,057 (156)963 (186)0.0014412.99 (102.51)455.69 (154.3)NS
Overweight (25–29.9)438.45 (48.96)373.90 (42.69)<0.0011,336 (147.6)980 (139.2)<0.001597.85 (148.1)545.74 (132.4)<0.001
Obese (>30)484.33 (52.57)384.90 (0.45)<0.0012,237 (484.8)1,179 (192)<0.001932.04 (170.1)623.35 (99.2)<0.001
  • NS = not significant.

  • Data are mean followed by SD in parentheses. P values were determined by t test.