TABLE 2

Recommendations on Image Analysis Parameters

ModalityAnalysis methodAbbreviationDescription
StaticBody-weight SUVmaxSUVmaxMaximum SUV* (unitless)
DynamicPatlakKiNet influx rate of 18F-FDG* (mL plasma/mL lung/min)
VssSteady-state partition coefficient (mL/cm3)
Compartmental modelingKicNet influx rate of 18F-FDG (mL plasma/mL lung/min) (from K1, k2, and k3)*
VbFractional blood volume (unitless)
CTAir fraction determinationVaFractional air volume (unitless)
  • * Air fraction correction may be applied using Va.