Table 3 Parameters of the lyophilization process of reagents kits for the preparation of radiopharmaceutical based on glucose derivatives.

From: 99mTc-labeled monosaccharide kits: development methods and quality control

Name of the parameter

RP “5-thio-D-glucose, 99mТс”

RP “1-thio-D-glucose, 99mТс”

RP «“D- glucosamine, 99mТс”

Volume of mixture in 1 flask

Not more than 1 ml

Not more than 1 ml

Not more than 1 ml

Pre-freezing

no

2 h (−50 °С)

2 h (−50 °С)

Vacuum level of lyophilization

0.2 Pa

0.2 Pa

0.2 Pa

Lyophilization temperature

−50 °С

−50 °С

−50 °С

Time of lyophilization, h

24

22

21

Temperature in the upper drying chamber

+10 °С + 15 °С

+10 °С + 15 °С

+10 °С + 15 °С

Drying time in the upper lyophilic chamber, h

4.0

5.0

5.5