§335.2060. Labeling and Use of Vials and Syringes  


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  • a)         Each syringe and vial that contains unsealed radioactive material shall be labeled to identify the radiopharmaceutical.  Each syringe shield and vial shield shall also be labeled unless the label on the syringe or vial is visible when shielded.

     

    b)         A licensee shall use syringe radiation shields unless the use of a shield is contraindicated for an individual patient.

     

                AGENCY NOTE:  The use of a syringe radiation shield could be contraindicated if a patient presented a venous anatomy poorly suited for venipuncture.

           

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9029, effective April 28, 2006)