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Revision as of 14:58, 11 August 2022
3T QA procedure
The QA procedure contains several steps. Make sure there is no patch activated while doing them.
1) PIQT
2) Spurious test
3) IQT
4) EPI stability
5) Helium level
PIQT
This scan evaluates internal parameters of the scanner, including the stability of the gradient coils. This is done by scanning a phantom from which the specs are known.
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Preparation:
- Get the NVC head coil and 200 mm head phantom and phantom holder.
- How to run:
- Output:
- What if the PIQT indicates problems: