Technetium-99m Verses Fluorine-18

Authors

  • A. Mushtaq Isotope Production Division, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, P.O Nilore, Islamabad

Keywords:

Radiopharmaceuticals, Technetium-99m, Flourine-18, PET, SPECT, Diagnosis

Abstract

Abstract: A comparison of Technetium-99m and Fluorine-18 properties is carried out. Availability of both radionuclides is described. Radiation doses by their use in SPECT and PET procedures are analysed. Supply and costs of Technetium-99m and Fluorine-18 are compared. Various compounds of these radionuclides used in diagnosis by PET and SPECT are listed. Technetium-99 will continue as a main radionuclide used in diagnostic procedures in foreseeable future.

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Published

2018-03-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018)

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