Introducing a novel FDG synthesis method in Iran based on alkaline hydrolysis

‎18F-FDG PET/CT is commonly used for evaluation and diagnostic of many types of cancer‎, ‎such as; tumor diagnosis‎, ‎treatment monitoring‎, ‎and radiation therapy planning‎. ‎Accurate diagnostic is needed in meticulous patient preparation‎, ‎including restrictions of diet and activity and management of blood glucose levels in diabetic patients‎, ‎as well as an awareness of the effect of medications and environmental conditions‎. ‎All of these conditions play important roles toward obtaining good-quality images‎, ‎which are essential for accurate interpretation‎. ‎This article introduces the new synthesis and quality control method for obtaining the best quality FDG which is used as radiopharmaceutical‎. ‎All the reactions are carried out and completed in one reaction vessel without any replacement‎. ‎The paper is including details of synthesis‎, ‎quality control and transportation step‎. ‎It is the first time that the alkaline FDG synthesis is introducing by details in Iran‎.