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    Quality Control Procedures Manual for SPECT/CT and PET/CT

    Table of Contents
    1. Introduction

    2. Quality Control Objectives

    3. Equipment Overview

    4. Daily QC Procedures

    5. Weekly QC Procedures

    6. Monthly QC Procedures

    7. Annual QC Procedures

    8. Troubleshooting

    9. Documentation and Record Keeping

    10. References
    1. Introduction
    This manual outlines the complete quality control procedures for SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems.

    It is designed to ensure the proper functioning, accuracy, and safety of these systems.

    Routine quality control is essential for maintaining image quality and patient safety.

    2. Quality Control Objectives


    - Ensure optimal performance of SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems.

    - Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

    - Identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime.

    - Guarantee patient and operator safety.

    3. Equipment Overview
    The SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems combine functional and anatomical imaging to provide

    comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.

    Key components include:

    - Gamma cameras (for SPECT)

    - Detectors (for PET)

    - CT scanner subsystem

    - Workstations and software

    - Calibration phantoms

    4. Daily QC Procedures
    - Perform system warm-up as recommended by the manufacturer.

    - Check energy peaking for gamma cameras (SPECT).

    - Conduct blank scan and normalization tests (PET/CT).

    - Inspect and clean detectors and imaging surfaces.

    - Verify patient positioning systems.

    5. Weekly QC Procedures
    - Perform uniformity and resolution tests using uniform phantoms.

    - Conduct system calibration checks for attenuation correction.

    - Test image registration between SPECT/CT or PET/CT subsystems.

    6. Monthly QC Procedures
    - Perform spatial resolution tests.

    - Evaluate detector sensitivity and linearity.

    - Check CT subsystem for artifacts and calibrate if necessary.

    - Update system software and perform backups.

    7. Annual QC Procedures
    - Comprehensive system calibration by a certified technician.

    - Test radiation dosimetry and exposure levels.

    - Inspect and maintain hardware components.

    - Perform system upgrades as required.

    8. Troubleshooting
    - Common issues include system errors, artifacts, and calibration failures.

    - Refer to the manufacturer's manual for specific troubleshooting steps.

    - Contact technical support for unresolved issues.

    9. Documentation and Record Keeping


    - Maintain a QC logbook with details of all tests and maintenance.

    - Record any deviations or system failures.

    - Ensure records are readily available for audits and inspections.

    10. References
    - Manufacturer's guidelines for SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems.

    - Regulatory and accreditation standards.


    - Relevant scientific literature.

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