TABLE 3

Comparative Dosimetry of 99mTc-Radiopharmaceuticals (28)

RadiopharmaceuticalAdministered activity (MBq)Critical organsTotal dose (mSv)Effective dose (mSv/MBq)
99mTc-PulmoBind185–555Kidneys
 Men1.4–4.20.0075
 Women1.7–5.20.0094
99mTc-MAA185Lungs2.00.011
99mTc-DTPA370Bladder1.80.0061
99mTc-DMSA370Kidneys3.30.0088
  • DTPA = diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid; DMSA = dimercaptosuccinic acid.