High sensitivity and high resolution SPECT simultaneously

• Proprietary and patented multi-pinhole collimator technology offering excellent spatial resolution, high sensitivity and large field of view at the same time
• Cutting-edge sensitivity even for high-energy isotopes ensured by 9.5 mm thick sodium iodide (NaI:Tl) crystals with large area and minimal detector gaps
• Exclusive imaging performance with ultra-low activity

Wide range of collimators: for fast dynamic SPECT and for imaging of Theranostic isotopes

Full stationary imaging:

• PET-like dynamic imaging capability with list mode data storage
• 3D quantitative dynamic imaging with 1-3 second time frames
• Time-Activity Curve generation from 3D quantitative results.

Imaging of high energy tracers:

• Dedicated multi-pinhole collimators for Imaging of theranostic isotopes like ¹³¹I, ²¹³Bi, ²²⁵Ac and more
• List-mode data acquisition for simultaneous imaging of multiple isotopes, even for simultaneous scanning of PET and SPECT tracers.

Resolving precise details with PET: 700 μm spatial resolution

• Finest lutetium oxyorthosilicate (LSO) crystal needles provide precise signal localization preserving spatial information in raw data
• Tera-Tomo™ 3D PET iterative reconstruction with real-time Monte Carlo based physical modelling unveiling the tiniest details on the image
• Large ring diameter and statistical depth of interaction compensation offers homogeneous image quality over the entire field of view

Coping with count rate: mastering studies from high dose to low dose

• Multichannel read-out electronics with ultra-fast data processing and advanced dead-time correction
• Exceptional count rate performance – peak noise equivalent count rate (NECR) for mouse is 850 kcps @ 60 MBq
• Fully quantitative at 60 MBq (1.6 mCi) and beyond
• Suitable for dynamic imaging of large animals or for dynamic scanning of up to four mice simultaneously
• Optimal for imaging of isotopes with short half-life (¹¹C, ¹³N, ¹⁵O etc.)
• Thick LSO crystals and advanced corrections (random, scatter, LSO background etc.) ensuring quantification at low activity levels
• Best minimal detectable activity on the market: 60 Bq (1.6 nCi)

Largest Field of View for large or multiple animal imaging

• Wide gantry opening: up to 27 cm in SPECT and up to 16 cm in PET
• Various animal models from tiny mouse to large rabbits (6.5 kg / 14.3 lb)
• Multiple mouse imaging chamber with physiological monitoring feature for all animals
• Wide range of collimation techniques and collimators: Single-Pinhole, Multi-Pinhole and Parallel-hole

Excellent image quality and quantification accuracy with the Tera-Tomo™ image reconstruction

• 3D iterative reconstruction based on real-time Monte Carlo simulation applying physical modelling of particle-level interaction from positron emission to detection
• Advanced corrections for energy, time, dead time, random events and positron range
• CT- or MR-based attenuation and scatter correction
• Readily available acquisition and reconstruction protocols optimized for wide range of applications
• Automated workflow with 4D multiparametric PET reconstruction for fast kinetic analysis of dynamic acquisitions.

High-power CT with large field of view and high resolution

• Up to 80 W X-ray power enables high-performance scanning even for large or multiple animals
• Variable magnification for high-resolution imaging with 10 μm isotropic voxel size
• Very high throughput: fast scanning with real-time image reconstruction combined with multiple animal imaging capability
• Iterative image reconstruction for low-noise and low-dose imaging
• Ultra-low-dose protocol for follow-up studies with only 1 mSv whole-body dose to the animal
• Imaging with cardiac and respiratory gating