NAC639.584. Required equipment.

A nuclear pharmacy must have the following equipment:

     1. A radionuclide dose calibrator.

     2. A refrigerator.

     3. A single or multiple channel well scintillation counter containing the isotopes sodium iodide, thallium, germanium and lithium.

     4. A radiochemical fume hood and filter system with suitable equipment for sampling air.

     5. An area survey meter.

     6. At least two Geiger Mueller survey meters, including one high-range meter.

     7. A microscope and hemacytometer.

     8. A laminar airflow hood and appropriate supplies to ensure sterile practices for parenteral solutions.

     9. Radiation shields for syringes and vials.

     10. A lead-shielded drawing station.

     11. Decontamination supplies.

     12. Appropriate supplies to perform procedures to assure the quality of radiopharmaceuticals.

     13. Lead transport shields for syringes and vials.

     14. USA Type A, 7A transport containers approved by the Department of Transportation and other labels and supplies for shipping radioactive materials.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 11-9-95)