An Overview of PET Quality Assurance Procedures: Part 1

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Patricia Keim¹ 

[1] Downstate Clinical PET Center, Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois Downstate Clinical PET Center, Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois Downstate Clinical PET Center, Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois

关键词: Quality assurance;    PET;    quality control;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Society of Nuclear Medicine

【 摘 要 】

Objective: In order to ensure reliable image creation from data provided by a PET system, a comprehensive quality assurance program should be adopted.Methods: Minimum requirements for a quality assurance program should consist of a daily test of the scanner under normal working conditions and periodic recalibration of the scanner to guarantee correct normalization.Results: Analysis of additional tests of spatial and axial resolution, count rate performance, counting efficiency, and statistical image uniformity will enhance the quality assurance program.Conclusion: Quality assurance programs for PET scanners should be individualized to each site.

【 授权许可】

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