TABLE 3

Comparison of Absolute System Sensitivity for Different PET Scanners

ScannerStandardEnergy window (keV)Time window (ns)Absolute system sensitivity (%)
LFER 150 PET/CTNU 4-2008400–60051.68
ECAT HRRT (Siemens) (14)NU 2-2001400–65062.5
microPET Focus 220 (Siemens) (15)NU 4-2008350–65061.18
NeuroPET/CT (Photo Diagnostic Systems) (16)NU 2-2012400–65072.3
Vereos (Philips) (20)NU 2-2012450–61342.1
Discovery MI (GE Healthcare) (21)NU 2-20124.8
  • Results of NU2 standard are corrected for activity within FOV.