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3.4 Beam Quality
Chapter 3
3.4.5 Performance Criteria and Corrective Action
Performance Criteria: After entering the data on the Table MP-3 (Beam Quality), the table will calculate Pass/Fail for
this test.
For 28kVp Mo/Mo the HVL must be over 0.30mm Al equivalent, and is typically <0.40 mm Al.
Typical HVL values for Mo/Mo and other target/filter combinations, as published by EUREF, are provided below.
These are for reference, and are optional.
HVL(mm Al) for target/lter combinations
kVp Mo/Mo Mo/Rh Rh/Rh W/Rh
25 0.33 +/- 0.02 0.40 +/- 0.02 0.38 +/- 0.02 0.52 +/- 0.03
28 0.36 +/- 0.02 0.42 +/- 0.02 0.43 +/- 0.02 0.54 +/- 0.03
31 0.39 +/- 0.02 0.44 +/- 0.02 0.48 +/- 0.02 0.56 +/- 0.03
Corrective Action: If the test fails, please repeat the above procedure. If results exceed the criteria the mammography
X-ray unit must be serviced to correct the condition.
The source of the problem shall be identied and corrective action shall be taken within 30 days of the test date. Pa-
tient examination may continue during this period.
3.4.6 Documentation
Record the results of the test in the Table MP-3 (Beam Quality) and the Table MP-S (MEDICAL PHYSICIST'S
MAMMOGRAPHY QC TEST SUMMARY).