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3.5 Radiation Output Rate
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Make three exposures and record the mGy and the exposure time in the appropriate elds on
Table MP-4 (Radiation Output Rate). The Table MP-4 will denote Pass/Fail.
3.5.5 Performance Criteria and Corrective Action
Performance Criteria: The system shall be able to produce a minimum output of 7.0mGy air kerma per second (800mR
per second) when operating at 28 kVp in the standard mammography mode (Mo/Mo).
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 identied and corrective action shall be taken within 30 days of the test date. Pa-
tient examination may continue during this period.
3.5.6 Documentation
• Record the results in the Table MP-4 (Radiation Output Rate) and the Table MP-S (MEDICAL PHYSICIST'S
MAMMOGRAPHY QC TEST SUMMARY).
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