Radioimmunodetection
| Definition: |
Use of radiolabeled antibodies for diagnostic imaging of neoplasms. Antitumor antibodies are labeled with diverse radionuclides including iodine-131, iodine-123, indium-111, or technetium-99m and injected into the patient. Images are obtained by a scintillation camera. |
| Notes: |
uses radiolabeled antibodies for diag imaging; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; coord IM or NIM with dis /radionuclide (IM), not /diag, not /radiogr & not /immunol, + specific radioisotope /diag use (IM or NIM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Antibodies, Monoclonal/diagnostic use (1980-1991),Antibodies, Neoplasm (1980-1986),Radionuclide Imaging (1980-1991) |
Radioimmunodetection Definitions and Terms
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