Calcium Radioisotopes
| Definition: |
Unstable isotopes of calcium that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Ca atoms with atomic weights 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, and 50 are radioactive calcium isotopes. |
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Ca-37-39, 41, 45, 47, 49, 50; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use) |
Calcium Radioisotopes Definitions and Terms
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