Table 4.
68Ga labeled radiopharmaceuticals substituting 99mTc
| Diagnostics modality | Established 99mTc labeled agents | Potential 68Ga labeled agents |
|---|---|---|
| Peptide receptors | 99mTc-HYNIC-peptide | 68Ga-DOTA-peptide |
| Bone metastases | 99mTc-MDP | 68Ga-phosphonates |
| Renal function | 99mTc-DTPA/MAG3/DMSA | 68Ga-EDTA |
| Cardiac function | 99mTc-RBC/MIBI | 68Ga-BAPEN |
| Lung function | 99mTc-MAA | 68Ga-MAA |
| Hepatobiliary | 99mTc-IDA | 68Ga-IDA |
| Infection | 99mTc-WBC | 68Ga-citrate |
| Brain imaging (perfusion) | 99mTc-ECD | 68Ga-ECD |