Comparison of (18)F activity measurements at the VNIIM, NPL and the ENEA-INMRI using the SIRTI of the BIPM

Appl Radiat Isot. 2016 Mar:109:17-23. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.11.087. Epub 2015 Nov 28.

Abstract

In 2014, the first three comparisons of activity measurements of (18)F were carried out at the VNIIM, NPL and the ENEA-INMRI using the BIPM's Transfer Instrument of the International Reference System. The transfer instrument and the NMIs primary measurement methods are briefly described. The degrees of equivalence with the key comparison reference value defined in the frame of the corresponding SIR comparison have been evaluated. World-wide consistency of activity measurements of (18)F is demonstrated.

Keywords: Activity comparison; F-18; SIR transfer instrument; SIRTI.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Fluorine Radioisotopes / analysis*
  • Fluorine Radioisotopes / standards*
  • Internationality
  • Laboratories / standards*
  • Nuclear Medicine / standards*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiometry / standards*
  • Reference Values
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Fluorine Radioisotopes