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Tc 99m Sestamibi

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Tc 99m Sestamibi Definition

Sestamibi is a large synthetic molecule of the isonitrile family, which can be labeled with Tc99m. It passes through cells membranes passively, collecting in cells with large numbers of mitochondria. It is often used for imaging of the thyroid and parathyroid.

Tc 99m Sestamibi Synonyms

Tc 99m Sestamibi, Cardiolite, Miraluma, Tc-99m MIBI, Tc99m Sestamibi, Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi

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