The Real World Value Mapping Information Object Definition specifies a mapping of the stored pixel values of referenced images into some Real World value in defined units. This allows the capture of retrospectively determined mappings, e.g., for values that cannot be determined at the time of image acquisition and encoding.
A particular use case is mapping of PET pixel values to counts, concentration, or selective uptake values (SUVs) normalized by one of several factors.
Table A.46-1. Real World Value Mapping IOD Modules
IE |
Module |
Reference |
Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Patient |
Patient |
M |
|
Clinical Trial Subject |
U |
||
Study |
General Study |
M |
|
Patient Study |
U |
||
Clinical Trial Study |
U |
||
Series |
General Series |
M |
|
Clinical Trial Series |
U |
||
Real World Value Mapping Series |
M |
||
Equipment |
General Equipment |
M |
|
Real World Value Mapping |
Real World Value Mapping |
M |
|
Common Instance Reference |
M |
||
SOP Common |
M |
The Specimen Identification Module was previously included in this IOD but has been retired. See PS3.3-2008.