TABLE 2.

Correlations (Spearman) Between Tracer Uptake and Biochemical Activity

Biochemical parameterIMT uptake111In-octreotide uptake
rPrP
Serotonin markers
 Platelet serotonin0.57*0.0060.45*0.05
 Urinary serotonin0.62*0.0020.44*0.05
 5-HIAA excretion0.67*<0.0010.51*0.03
Dopamine markers
 Dopamine−0.020.93−0.080.60
 DOPAC0.470.120.260.41
 HVA0.60*0.030.460.11
 3-Methoxytyramine0.460.150.240.47
 Relative sum dopamine metabolites0.61*0.020.380.20
Other catecholamine markers
 Adrenaline−0.010.96−0.050.86
 Noradrenaline0.100.70−0.160.55
 VMA0.180.570.010.96
 MHPG−0.280.34−0.020.95
 Metanephrines0.470.14−0.210.53
 Normetanephrines0.010.970.070.84
  • * Significant correlation.