Nuclear Medicine Services
Nuclear Medicine Facility Planning And Design
Hot and cold areas should not be mixed in a Nuclear Medicine department. We are able to assist with the planning and design of Nuclear Medicine facilities including advice on work flow pathways. We strongly recommend that you engage with a medical physicist during the planning and design process, particularly if you are planning to implement PET to establish departmental needs and patient flow as it is very difficult to accommodate these once building has begun.
PET/SPECT Radiation Shielding Design and Surveys
The high energy of PET increases the wall shielding requirements over that of SPECT. Accurate shielding calculations are necessary to provide cost effective shielding solutions. We can provide shielding calculations for both PET and SPECT installations. We can perform 360° radiation surveys including roof and basement on installations to ensure regulatory compliance.
Equipment Specification and Requirements
We can provide detailed equipment specifications for government and other tenders. To keep costs down we can specify only the equipment you need.
Assistance With Obtaining Quotations and Engaging Vendors
We have good relationships with all the major role players in the field and can engage with them to provide you with the best solution to your requirements.
On Site Inspections and Site Readiness
Each vendor has a specific list of site requirements. We can perform site inspections and confirm site readiness prior to installation.
Camera Commissioning and Acceptance
We perform PET and SPECT customer acceptance tests and baseline commissioning.
Developing and Monitoring Quality Assurance Programmes
An ongoing quality assurance programme is essential to maintain the diagnostic capability of Nuclear Medicine equipment. We can assist in drawing up and implementing a comprehensive quality assurance programme.
Isotope Therapy and Patient Monitoring
We can provide support, including licensing and patient monitoring, for isotope therapy for a variety of isotopes such as I-131, Zevalin (Y-90) and Xofigo (Ra-223).
Leak Test and Source Inspection
We inspect radiation sources for integrity and perform annual/bi-annual leak tests.
Hot Lab Inspection and Compliance
We carry out radiation laboratory inspections and advise on regulatory compliance.