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Formulation of 18F-FDG: pH Adjustment of Buffered Solution.
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PMID:  22279238     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The steam-sterilized (18)F-FDG of our laboratory frequently has a pH of around 6.5. To avoid decomposition, we studied the possibility of adjusting the pH by adding a pharmaceutical compound but without modifying the usual production sequence and reagents. Methods: Citric acid in 4 concentrations (0.01, 0.03, 0.05, and 0.06 M) was added to routine batches of (18)F-FDG. Established pharmacopeia quality controls at 0 and 12 h after synthesis were run, and the dilution effect was checked. RESULTS: A 0.06 M concentration of 1:15 v/v citric acid brought about a pH range of 5.46-5.68; did not change significantly after 1/10 dilution; and did not interfere with quality control. The results of quality control 12 h after dispensing were in the desired range. CONCLUSION: A 0.06 M concentration of 1:15 v/v citric acid modifies pH in a buffered (18)F-FDG solution without the need to change the synthesizer protocol or reagent composition. This new formulation allows pH adjustment; is an easy, reliable, and safe method with no technical difficulties; and does not interfere with the quality of the radiopharmaceutical.
Authors:
Teresa Martinez; Luis Leiva
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-1-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of nuclear medicine technology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1535-5675     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-1-26     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0430303     Medline TA:  J Nucl Med Technol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
1Unidad de Radiofarmacia, Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; and.
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