RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 An Overview of PET Quality Assurance Procedures: Part 1 JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 27 OP 34 VO 22 IS 1 A1 Patricia Keim YR 1994 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/22/1/27.abstract AB Objective: In order to ensure reliable image creation from data provided by a PET system, a comprehensive quality assurance program should be adopted. Methods: Minimum requirements for a quality assurance program should consist of a daily test of the scanner under normal working conditions and periodic recalibration of the scanner to guarantee correct normalization. Results: Analysis of additional tests of spatial and axial resolution, count rate performance, counting efficiency, and statistical image uniformity will enhance the quality assurance program. Conclusion: Quality assurance programs for PET scanners should be individualized to each site.