Precise measurement of the activity of 186Re, 188Re radiopharmaceuticals

Appl Radiat Isot. 2002 Jan-Feb;56(1-2):349-56. doi: 10.1016/s0969-8043(01)00213-5.

Abstract

The paper presents the results obtained in the assurance of traceability along the whole chain: production, distribution, use in hospitals, for the activity measurement of radiopharmaceuticals containing 186Re, 188Re and 186Re + 188Re mixtures. Standardization of the solutions, 4piPC-beta-efficiency relations and responses of a Centronic IG 12/20A ionization chamber and other radioisotope calibrators are presented. Gamma-ray and bremsstrahlung radiation contributions in the total response were evaluated. Some of the relevant results were compared with literature data.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Gamma Rays
  • Humans
  • Radioisotopes / analysis*
  • Radioisotopes / standards*
  • Radiometry / instrumentation
  • Radiometry / standards
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / analysis*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / standards*
  • Reference Standards
  • Rhenium / analysis*
  • Rhenium / standards*
  • Technology, Radiologic

Substances

  • Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Rhenium