Leucocyte Labelling (*)
Fifty ml blood sample
WBC separation
Tracer labelling
Viability assessment
(*) Best results with fever, increased WBC count and no use of antibiotics
References:
Seabold J. E. Procedure Guideline for In-111 Leukocyte Scintigraphy for Suspected Infection/Inflammation 2.0 p: 93-98 and Datz F.L. Procedure Guideline forTc- 9m Exametazime (HMPAO) Labeled Leukocyte Scintigraphy for Suspected Infection/Inflammation p: 99-104. 2.0.Society of Nuclear Medicine 2001-2002.