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This study found no significant interaction between technetium-99m macroaggregated albumin (99mTc-MAA) and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in vitro. This suggests LMWH does not interfere with 99mTc-MAA during pulmonary embolism diagnosis.

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  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosis often utilizes 99mTc-MAA perfusion lung scintigraphy.
  • Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) is frequently administered empirically in suspected PE cases.
  • Potential in vitro interactions between 99mTc-MAA and LMWH require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the in vitro interference of LMWH with 99mTc-MAA.
  • To assess the impact of enoxaparin on the radiochemical purity and stability of 99mTc-MAA.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of 99mTc-MAA according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Incubation of 99mTc-MAA with enoxaparin at varying ratios (1:1, 0.5:1, 2:1).
  • Assessment of radiochemical purity at T0, T15, and T30 minutes; stability testing in physiological conditions.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in radiochemical purity of 99mTc-MAA were observed when incubated with enoxaparin at different ratios and time points.
  • Radiochemical purity of 99mTc-MAA remained high, ranging from 98.00% at T0 to 95% at T30, even in the presence of enoxaparin.
  • Stability of 99mTc-MAA was confirmed under physiological conditions (37°C in PBS).

Conclusions:

  • Enoxaparin does not cause statistically significant in vitro interference with the stability of 99mTc-MAA.
  • The findings exclude a direct interaction between LMWH and 99mTc-MAA.
  • Further studies are warranted to confirm 99mTc-MAA stability under diverse physiological conditions.