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A second radiotracer imaging modality, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), can achieve similar spatial resolution to PET. SPECT allows simultaneous detection of more than one radionuclide, although sensitivity is significantly lower than with PET. SPECT can be used for measuring perfusion, labeling cells, and for targeting cell-surface receptors and antigens via radiolabeled peptides and antibodies.
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MODALITY
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MODEL
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MANUFACTURER
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RESOLUTION
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| PET |
Focus 20 |
Siemens |
~1.3mm |
| PET |
P4 |
Siemens |
~1.8mm |
| PET |
microPETI |
Custom-built |
~1.8mm |
| SPECT |
microSPECT |
Siemens |
~1mm |
| CT |
microCAT II |
Siemens |
25-150 um |
| CT |
microCT |
Custom-built |
~ 300um |
| MRI |
Biospec 7T |
Bruker |
50-250 um |
| Ultrasound |
Sequoia |
Siemens |
~ 120 um |
| Optical |
IVIS 100 |
Xenogen |
~ 2mm |
| Autoradiography |
Storm 860 |
Amersham Biosciences |
50-100 um |
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