Part 1: Bkgd And RCP Flashcards
Mo-99 causes what?
Higher patient dose
Al3+ causes what?
Colloid formation and clumping of sulphur colloid and RBCs
What can wrong pH cause?
Colloid formation
What type of range would you expect for Tc-99m RPs?
pH on the more acidic side or more neutral
Why is the range of tc-99m RPs typically more acidic?
To eliminate the possible hydrolyzed reduce impurity
What is done if QC for the RP fails?
- retest
- if it fails twice, don’t use
- if multiple kit vials of the same lot fails, contact manufacturer
What does radiochemical purity describe?
The ratio of radioactivity in the desired chemical form compared to the total radioactivity in the preparation
What are radiochemical impurities?
Free pert, hydrolyzed reduced tech, other kit dependent impurities
% labelling efficiency, % bound, %RCP, %tag means the same thing
Two methods to test rcp?
- Thin layer chromatography
- Solid phase extraction
Goal of TLC?
Separate different radiochemical species along length of paper
To analyze counts at different locations on the strip to determine % impurities and % bound rp
Stationary phase
Paper/thin layer strip
Mobile phase
Solvent
Origin
Bottom where the RP is placed
Solvent front
Line or distance the solvent travelled up the strip
Species are separated on TLC based on the _______ of the stationary phase and ______ of the mobile phase.
Electrostatic forces - Stationary
Polarity - mobile phase