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c. Click the Save button to update the parameters.
STEP 4: Select Calibration
a. Navigate to the Calibration tab.
b. Click the check box in the Select column for the calibration that matches the
measurement condition.
c. Click the Save button to update the calibration used.
STEP 5: Read Dosimeter
a. Navigate to the Reading tab.
b. Verify the following fields:
- Patient Dosimetry Category value is Generic
- Current Calibration selection matches your entry in Step 4
- Calibration Use Type selection matches your entry in Step 4
- Daily QC Status is Passed (if necessary)
c. Enter a Process ID value.
d. Click to put the cursor in the Dosimeter # field. Scan the dosimeter or enter the
serial number.
e. Place the nanoDot in the reader drawer with the barcode facing up. Ensure the
nanoDot is sitting flat. Close the drawer completely. (See Figure 3-2 for correct
nanoDot positioning.)
f. On the New Dosimeter dialog box, if the nanoDot is a screened nanoDot click
Yes to confirm, otherwise click No.
g. Click the Read button to initiate the readings. A number of sequential readings will
be completed (based on your Reading Repetitions configuration).
h. Unselect the Used check box for Outlier Reads, as necessary (see section 7.2.5 for
more information).
i. Click Complete to complete the reading.
j. Repeat steps d-h for each dosimeter.
STEP 6: Export Data
a. Navigate to the Data tab.
b. Filter results by the Process ID column to pull your data set.
c. Click Export button.
NOTE: The data export is available in XLS, PDF, and XML formats. For more
information on filtering the report, see section 8.2.
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