Capintec CAPTUS 600 - Multi-Capsules; Wipe Tests; Lab Tests - Urine

CAPINTEC, INC. CAPTUS
®
600
Multi-Capsules
In the One Capsule method, the patient’s dose can be more than one capsule. In the
Two Capsule method, the patient’s dose and the reference can be more than one
capsule.
There are four possible choices for Multi-Capsules option:
NO:
Only one capsule may be used.
ONE:
One capsule is measured and the result is multiplied by the number of
capsules. When this method is used, it is important that all the capsules have
the same activity to a high degree of accuracy.
EACH:
Each capsule is measured separately and the individual results are added to
obtain the actual activity.
ALL:
All the capsules are measured together.
Wipe Tests
The Wipe Test measures radioactive contamination for nuclear medicine departments and
laboratories, as mandated by state and federal radiation safety requirements.
Lab Tests – Urine
Schilling Test
The Schilling test utilizes Cobalt 57 labeled Vitamin B-12 and is used to determine B-12
deficiencies from either malabsorption, lack of intrinsic factor (pernicious anemia), or
intraintestinal destruction. The test entails collection of urine for 24 or 48 hours after the
oral administration of radioactive labeled vitamin B-12. The ratio of excreted to
administered Co-57 is calculated. If the initial results indicate a reduced amount of
excreted vitamin, the test is repeated with a second sample of labeled B-12 and intrinsic
factor.
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