Chapter 14: Quality Assurance and Maintenance
5495975-1EN Rev.9 14-5
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Perform QAP
Before starting quality tests, be sure to do the following:
Close or suspend any open exams.
Close any exam being reviewed.
Clear all objects from detector and beam path (QAP only).
Note: Please wait at least 60 seconds
once the detector is connected before beginning QAP. Performing
QAP within this timeframe of 0-60 seconds may FAIL as a result. If so, a repeat QAP to that recep-
tor should be performed.
The QAP process begins when the QAP button is selected. The button is located at the bottom of the
Worklist or Acquisition screen.
Note: QAP cannot be performed if an exam is open or being reviewed.
1. If performing QAP in detector tray, insert detector in table or wallstand. (QAP can be completed in
either the table, wallstand or tabletop)
2. Detent or center the tube to the detector.
3. Clear all objects from detector and beam path.
4. Click the [QAP] button on the Worklist screen.
The Image Quality screen appears (Figure 14-6).
Figure 14-6 Image Quality screen
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