Well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors overexpress somatostatin receptors which can be utilized for diagnostic imaging with the radiolabeled somatostatin analog 68Ga-DOTATATE. This protocol details the radiolabeling of 68Ga-DOTATATE, quality control, patient preparation, and subsequent PET/CT imaging. Radiation safety and time constrictions due to the short half-life of 68Ga are taken into account.
Aalbersberg, E. A., Geluk-Jonker, M. M., Young-Mylvaganan, T., de Wit-van der Veen, L. J., Stokkel, M. P. M. A Practical Guide for the Production and PET/CT Imaging of 68Ga-DOTATATE for Neuroendocrine Tumors in Daily Clinical Practice. J. Vis. Exp. (146), e59358, doi:10.3791/59358 (2019).