TABLE 2

Mean CT Attenuation (HU) and SD (%) in Major Vessels of Interest in Neck, Thorax, and Abdomen in Whole-Body PET/CT Studies with Intravenous Contrast Injection According to Administration Protocols A–D

ProtocolNeckThoraxAbdomen, PV
IJVCCABVAA
A48 (13)47 (15)46 (17)41 (12)49 (10)
B140 (43)200 (40)1,300 (31)200 (15)150 (27)
C220 (27)230 (35)600 (83)170 (18)160 (13)
D160 (19)160 (19)140 (21)170 (18)180 (22)