Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
| Definition: |
A gamma-emitting radionuclide imaging agent used for the diagnosis of diseases in many tissues, particularly in the gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular and cerebral circulation, brain, thyroid, and joints. |
| Notes: |
as label in diagnosis; use /diag use; no qualif for other use as label; DF: TC PERTECHNETATE |
| Also Called: |
99Tc-Pertechnetate,Pertechnetate,Pertechnetate Sodium,Technetium Tc 99m Pertechnetate |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
23288-60-0 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Technetium (1966-1984) |
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