Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Physics Services

As part of our mammography physics services, we offer acceptance testing and routine annual inspection of stereotactic breast biopsy systems, including both add-on systems and prone table systems. 

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ADD-ON SYSTEMS:

• Hologic Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System

• Brevera Biopsy System

• GE Pristina Serena

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PRONE SYSTEMS:

• Hologic Affirm Prone Breast Biopsy System

• Siemens MammoTest

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SERVICES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
 

• AEC Functionality Assessment

• Artifact Evaluation

  • 512x512 and 1024x1024 resolution (prone systems)​

• Average Glandular Dose verification

  • 512x512 and 1024x1024 resolution (prone systems)

• Breast Entrance Exposure

  • 512x512 and 1024x1024 resolution (prone systems)

• Beam Quality Verification

• Collimation Assessment

• Focal Spot Performance and Resolution

  • 512x512 and At 1024x1024 resolution (prone systems)

• kVp Accuracy and Reproducibility

• Localization Accuracy Test

• Phantom Image Quality Evaluation

  • 512x512 and 1024x1024 (prone systems)

• SMPTE Visual Inspection of Acquisition Monitor (prone systems)