Gamma Camera Objectives

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What is uniformity

Ability of a gamma camera to produce a uniform image on response to a uniform source of gamma rays

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Sensitivity

Ability of gamma camera to use the available gamma rays

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Resolution

Ability of a gamma camera to reproduce the details of a non uniform source of gamma rays

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Common causes of Non-Uniformity

  • Wrong photopeak setting

  • RA Contamination

  • Electronic component malfunction

  • Collimator/crystal damage

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What is system tuning and its purpose

  • Routine calibration of PMT stability system, individual PMTs adjusted to maintain target performance and linearity

  • Requires Tc-99m point source and collimators off

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What is uniformity calibration and its purpsoe