Can children have rubidium chloride Rb-82 PET imaging?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Safety and efficacy have not been established in children. Exceptional use requires specialist justification and consideration of non-ionising alternatives.

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Cardiogen-82 3.3-5.6 GBq radionuclide generatoremc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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Can children have rubidium chloride Rb-82 PET imaging?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Safety and efficacy have not been established in children. Exceptional use requires specialist justification and consideration of non-ionising alternatives.

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Cardiogen-82 3.3-5.6 GBq radionuclide generatoremc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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