Indium-111 white blood cell scans: sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and normal patterns of distribution

Clin Nucl Med. 1990 Jan;15(1):8-10. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199001000-00003.

Abstract

The UCLA Hospital experience with indium-111 labeled white blood cells was reviewed. There were a total of 345 consecutive cases covering a broad range of clinical indications. The overall sensitivity of the method was 79%, specificity was 62%, and accuracy was 73%. The sensitivity for suspected osteomyelitis cases was 84%, with a specificity of 65% and an accuracy of 75%. For other cases sensitivity was 77%, specificity was 60%, and accuracy was 72%. Furthermore, patterns of normal distribution were reviewed.

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Indium Radioisotopes*
  • Inflammation / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leukocytes
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Reference Values
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Indium Radioisotopes