F-18 FDG

F-18 labeled fluorodeoxyglucose — the dominant PET oncology tracer. Half-life ~110 minutes.

Why it matters to buyers: FDG delivery timing is the gating factor for PET throughput. On-site cyclotron or radiopharmacy contract.

Why it matters to engineers: Uptake time ~60 min post-injection; uptake rooms gate real-world patient flow.