Competency information
Details
Dispense radioactive material for the measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Considerations
- Clinical indications for measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
- Dilution of stock solutions.
- Preparation and dispensing of radioactive medicinal products used in measuring GFR.
- Normal ranges.
- Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Methods of measuring radioactivity in in-vitro samples.
- Radiation detectors used in radiopharmacy, including calibration.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Perform a range of procedures in the radiopharmacy, including the radio- labelling of white blood cells, preparation and administration of an iodine-131 therapy dose and measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). |