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.

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