Table 2. Summary of controllable factors and their values used in the study.
Controlled variable | |
Species | Mouse |
Fixative | Phosphate buffered formal saline |
Contrast agent | |
Contrast agent concentration | 3.75% |
Contrast agent solvent | Formalin (10%) |
Temperature | Room temperature |
X-ray target | Tungsten |
X-ray accelerating voltage | 50 kV |
Projections | 2001 |