TABLE 5.
Test | Test method | Acceptance criteria |
Prerelease | ||
Radiochemical purity | Thin-layer chromatography | ≥90% |
Appearance | Visual observation | Clear solution, free of particulates |
pH | pH paper | 4.0–7.0 |
Endotoxin content | PTS Endosafe, USP < 85 > | <17.5 EU/mL |
Radiochemical identity | Thin layer chromatography* | UCLA: Rf value = 0.75–0.95 |
UCLA: Rf value = 0.3–0.6 | ||
Radionuclidic identity | Half-life determination | 64.4–71.2 min |
Filter integrity | Bubble point pressure reading, USP < 823 > / < 797 > | >50 psi |
Postrelease | ||
Sterility | Direct inoculation. USP < 71 > / < 823 > | Sterile |
UCLA and UCSF use different mobile phases.