SODIUM TUNGSTATE, W-188
Intended use: This radionuclide is often used to diagnose coronary heart disease and other heart diseases. This is the most commonly used replacement for Tc-99m. Tl-201 was the main substance for the nuclear cardiography. Moreover, this radionuclide is still being used for stress tests in patient with high risk of coronary heart disease.
Specifications of THALLIUM-201, Tl-201 | |
Chemical form | TL-201, with no vehicle in 0.9% saline solution |
Half-life | 72.912 hours |
pH | 5-7 |
Radionuclide purity | ≥98% |
Relative activity | ≥ 10 mCi/ml |