Abstract
Our objective was to assess the anxiety level in cancer patients undergoing nuclear medicine exams and to identify how professionals can improve patient experience the drug was prepared in an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 5 environment. Multiple dry baths and needle types were used to investigate the effects of reaction temperature and metal contamination, respectively. Temperature curves were obtained with a calibrated thermocouple. The influence of the accuracy of the NETSPOT reagent volume and its effect on outcome were investigated. Results: The AccuBlock dry bath required recalibration for the ISO 5 environment; after calibration, the temperature was stable (only ±0.1°C from the set point).