Highlights
- •EFOMP QC PET/CT and PET/MRI protocol document.
- •QC tests to guarantee image quality, quantification accuracy and adequate radiation dose.
- •Consists of easy-to-integrate practical tests for use in clinical practice.
- •Allows users to detect changes in PET/CT/MRI system performance.
- •Crucial for avoiding the short- and long-term system and image quality deterioration.
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