DICOM PS3.17 2026d - Explanatory Information
UUUU.4.11.3.3 Use Case 3C

Two calibration factors applicable to all dose indices for two different protocols that differ by the X-Ray geometries.

Table UUUU.4.11-4. User Dose Calibration Use Case 3C Example Values

Code Meaning of Concept Name

Example Value of CONTAINER #1

Example Value of CONTAINER #2

Calibration Factor

1.16

1.22

Calibration Uncertainty

5%

6%

Calibration Responsible Party

Hugh Mann

Hugh Mann

Calibration Protocol

Dose calibration for endodontics scan

Dose calibration for full head scan

Intended Dose Index for this Calibration

<The Content Item is absent>

<The Content Item is absent>

Intended Acquisition Protocol for this Calibration

W40xH40 CBCT

W200xH200 CBCT


The user should not create an RDSR where more than one inclusions of the CONTAINER (122505, DCM, "Calibration") would apply to a given Dose Index and Acquisition Protocol, since that would result in two different calibration factors to be applied making it unclear what the correct factor is.

DICOM PS3.17 2026d - Explanatory Information