Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells for Heart Health Tests

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Technetium Tc 99m red blood cells are used for blood pool imaging, including cardiac first pass and gated equilibrium imaging and for detection of sites of gastrointestinal bleeding.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The Instructions for Preparation must be carefully followed for preparing technetium Tc 99m red blood cells using Ultratag™ RBC. The suggested dose range of technetium Tc 99m red blood cells in the average patient (70 kg) is 370 MBq (10 mCi) to 740 MBq (20 mCi). The patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Aseptic procedures and a shielded syringe should be employed in preparing and withdrawing doses for administration to patients. The user should wear waterproof gloves during the administration procedure.

WARNINGS None known.

ADVERSE REACTIONS None known.