Competency information

Details

Perform periodic quality control tests on radionuclide calibrators and recommend procedures for optimisation of  measurements

Considerations

  • Range and frequency of tests performed, including the accuracy of radionuclide calibrators against a secondary standard instrument for a range of radionuclides (including Technetium-99m, Iodine-131 and Fluorine-18)
  • Derivation of calibration factors for geometric corrections
  • Use of filters (eg copper filters for I-123)

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Advise on best practice in the use of a radionuclide calibrator