DICOM PS3.17 2026d - Explanatory Information

UUUU.4.11.3 Use Case 3

Local medical physicist creates multiple calibration factors applicable to specific dose indices and/or acquisition protocols. The CONTAINER (122505, DCM, "Calibration") is included multiple times, once for each corresponding dose index and/or acquisition protocol.

UUUU.4.11.3.1 Use Case 3A

Two calibration factors applicable to the Dose Area Product dose index for two different protocols that differ by the imaging technique.

Table UUUU.4.11-2. User Dose Calibration Use Case 3A Example Values

Code Meaning of Concept Name

Example Value of CONTAINER #1

Example Value of CONTAINER #2

Calibration Factor

1.15

1.20

Calibration Uncertainty

10%

12%

Calibration Responsible Party

Hugh Mann

Hugh Mann

Calibration Protocol

Protocol for dental panoramic devices

Protocol for dental CBCT devices

Intended Dose Index for this Calibration

Dose Area Product

Dose Area Product

Intended Acquisition Protocol for this Calibration

Dental Panoramic Acquisition

Cone Beam CT Acquisition


DICOM PS3.17 2026d - Explanatory Information