In this mode, Schilling tests using the standard commercial kits Mallinckrodt - Bracco and Dicopac have
been programmed into the system. Before use, the operator should go to the Procedure Definition
Window, select the kit style used in the facility, and set-up or verify that the counting time, correction
factor and sample volumes are correct for the procedure.
For the Schilling Kits, the manufacturers recommend using a 4-ml sample volume with a correction factor
of 100 and a counting time of 600 seconds. This means that the standard, the sample and lab background
will all be counted for 600 seconds each (the correction factor deals with the standard). When the correct
parameters have been input into the kit procedure window, click on <Close>.
To Define a Facility Standard Schilling Test
(See Figure 8-1.)
To set up for the standard procedure used in your facility, it is helpful to set up a global facility standard
schilling test as described below.
1.
Click
on
<Procedure
Definition>
in
the
primary
tool
bar.
The
procedure
definition
screen
should
now
be displayed.
3. Enter the procedure name in the procedure name box.
4. Select the appropriate detector.
5. Select the Schillings Kit that you wish to use.
6. Enter the counting time.
7. Enter the proper correction factor.
8. Enter the sample volume to be counted.
9. Click <Save> to save the information.
NOTE: To change any information, click on <Open>. Select the appropriate type of procedure, whether it is
Thyroid Uptake, Schillings, or Hematology,and then select the appropriate study style under that procedure. If you
double click on the procedure, it will go to the procedure definition screen highlighting that particular procedure. If
you
wish
to
enter
a
new
procedure,
follow
the
above
procedure
definition
by
clicking
on
<Add>
and
entering
all
the
appropriate information If you wish to just edit the procedure, click <Edit> and you can make any changes to the
procedure that you desire. It is recommended to add procedures to the list and delete the existing one if desired.
To Perform A Schillings Test (Bracco, Mallinckrodt or Simple
Mallinckrodt)
(See Figure 8-2.)
1. At the Patient Definition screen, choose an existing patient or enter a new patient.
2. Highlight the appropriate Schilling procedure to add this procedure to the selected patient. Once you
choose the procedure (i.e: Bracco Schilling Kit) click on <Select>. The Schilling counting page should
now be displayed.
8. SCHILLING TESTS
8-1 SCHILLING TESTS
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