TABLE 3

Linear Regression Fitting and Correlation Between BPND Obtained Using Full Tracer Kinetics (BPND,2TC) and BPND Obtained Using Noninvasive Models or SUVR − 1

Noninvasive kinetic modelAcquisition protocol (min)InterpolationInterceptSlopeR2
MRTM20–140None−0.010.770.86
0–30/120–140Average time–activity curve0.000.800.82
SRTM0–140None−0.010.770.72
0–30/120–140Average time–activity curve0.020.720.74
SUVR − 1120–140None0.040.990.87
  • Full tracer kinetics use arterial blood sampling (2-tissue-compartment model [2TC]). For noninvasive models, BPND = slope + intercept ⋅ BPND,2TC. SUVR − 1 = slope + intercept ⋅ BPND,2TC.