Standard Parameters for PET Acquisition
| Parameter | Standard |
|---|---|
| Camera type | PET or PET/CT |
| Energy peak | 511 keV |
| Injection-to-imaging time | 30–45 min |
| Attenuation correction | PET: cesium or germanium source; PET/CT: CT acquisition |
| Patient position | Supine |
| Arm position | At sides |
| Acquisition mode | 2- or 3-dimensional |
| Bed positions | Adequate to include upper thigh to skull base (ischial tuberosities to vertex) |
| Time per bed position | 2-dimensional: 3–5 min; 3-dimensional: 1–2 min |
| View | Mid thigh to skull base |