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Radiopharmacy

Radiopharmacy

Radiopharmaceutical science covering production, quality control, and regulatory considerations.

Chapters

1. Radionuclide Production
Reactors, cyclotrons, generators
2. Tc-99m Generator
Mo-99/Tc-99m system, elution, breakthrough
3. Kit Preparation
Labeling procedures, handling, documentation
4. Quality Control
Radiochemical purity, sterility, pyrogen testing
5. PET Radiopharmacy
Cyclotron production, F-18, Ga-68 generators
6. Regulations
NRC, state regulations, authorized users
7. Spill Management
Contamination control, decontamination procedures