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Table 3 Protocol Details – 18F-FDG PET

From: How we read pediatric PET/CT: indications and strategies for image acquisition, interpretation and reporting

• Either I or I+ low dose-optimized AC CT or Dx CT is obtained prior to PET imaging

• PET – 18F-FDG

 – 150 uCi/kg (5.55 MBq)

  • min: 500uCi (18.5 MBq)

  • max: 10 mCi (370 MBq)

 – Arms down, elevated off table with blanket

  • (arms up is possible, depending on pt)

 – PET imaging top - > bottom (eyes- > thighs, vertex-toes)

 – 3 min/bed position (20-30 min), depending on size