RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Gamma Camera Acceptance Testing: The First Quality Control JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 58 OP 61 VO 22 IS 2 A1 Julie Blust YR 1994 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/22/2/58.abstract AB Objective: When a gamma camera is delivered, it should be evaluated to verify that it meets the performance level promised by the specifications. Methods: We explain the protocol we used for evaluating camera performance as an acceptance test for a newly installed system using the principles of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association guidelines. Results: Acceptance testing is the ideal way to determine if an imaging system’s specifications are appropriate for the nuclear medicine department’s needs without performing NEMA tests. Conclusion: The recommendations we offer have been useful for us in testing our most recently acquired single-head, large-field scintillation camera system, but the protocol for acceptance is a highly individual choice and may vary with different departments.