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− | ==QIBA FDG-PET/CT Technical Subcommittee Charge== | + | ==QIBA FDG-PET/CT Software Version Tracking Technical Subcommittee Charge== |
*The '''objective of the subcommittee''' is to track the traceability of SW version of a PET/CT system to ensure the consistency of quantitative output throughout the trial | *The '''objective of the subcommittee''' is to track the traceability of SW version of a PET/CT system to ensure the consistency of quantitative output throughout the trial | ||
− | *Rationale: Due to the continuous improvements of current PET/CT systems, vendors will upgrade software in different part of sub-systems from time to time for the same system. Some of upgrades will include quantitation improvements. | + | *'''Rationale''': Due to the continuous improvements of current PET/CT systems, vendors will upgrade software in different part of sub-systems from time to time for the same system. Some of upgrades will include quantitation improvements. |
− | *Essential SW to be tracked: Three major SW in the quantitative imaging chain should be tracked: Acquisition (include detector), Reconstruction (may be combined with acquisition) and Quantitation Tool* | + | *'''Essential SW to be tracked''': Three major SW in the quantitative imaging chain should be tracked: Acquisition (include detector), Reconstruction (may be combined with acquisition) and Quantitation Tool* |
− | *Approach: | + | *'''Approach''': |
*Current: Manual Tracking (available now); | *Current: Manual Tracking (available now); | ||
*5-8 Years: Fully DICOM Tracking (New DICOM attributes needed); | *5-8 Years: Fully DICOM Tracking (New DICOM attributes needed); | ||
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*Note: * Some sites use third party Display/Quantitative Tools, which further complicate the tracking | *Note: * Some sites use third party Display/Quantitative Tools, which further complicate the tracking | ||
− | 1.Current: Manual Tracking | + | '''1. Current: Manual Tracking''' |
*Status: Currently, every vendor should have the ability of obtaining the version info for each software program/application installed. | *Status: Currently, every vendor should have the ability of obtaining the version info for each software program/application installed. | ||
− | + | Action: Send out a survey to vendors for instructions to check the SW version (Acquisition, Reconstruction, Quantitative Tool. Some vendors provide multiple reconstruction methods) | |
− | 2.Fully DICOM Tracking (5-8 Years) | + | '''2. Fully DICOM Tracking (5-8 Years)''' |
*Status: Currently only the attribute for acquisition SW version may exist | *Status: Currently only the attribute for acquisition SW version may exist | ||
*Action: Work with other committees to define a global recommended list of DICOM attributes needed for quantitation purpose | *Action: Work with other committees to define a global recommended list of DICOM attributes needed for quantitation purpose | ||
*Working with DICOM committee to define the timeline for implementing the list | *Working with DICOM committee to define the timeline for implementing the list | ||
− | 3.One-button SW Tracking Function (8 Years and Beyond) | + | '''3. One-button SW Tracking Function (8 Years and Beyond)''' |
*Status: Currently, vendors provide tools to view all/most DICOM Info, but, most info which impact quantitation are missing (No DICOM Attributes): The goal is for vendors to provide a one-button function in the quantitative tool to display all quantitative related info. | *Status: Currently, vendors provide tools to view all/most DICOM Info, but, most info which impact quantitation are missing (No DICOM Attributes): The goal is for vendors to provide a one-button function in the quantitative tool to display all quantitative related info. | ||
− | *Action: | + | '''*Action: ''' |
*1.Define what are the quantitative info to be recorded (DICOM) | *1.Define what are the quantitative info to be recorded (DICOM) | ||
*2.Develop guidelines (working with NEMA ?) | *2.Develop guidelines (working with NEMA ?) | ||
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==Subcommittee Members== | ==Subcommittee Members== | ||
− | *Ling X. Shao, PhD, Subcommittee Chair | + | *'''Ling X. Shao, PhD''', Subcommittee Chair <ling.shao@philips.com> |
+ | *Michael E. Casey, PhD, <michael.e.casey@siemens.com> | ||
+ | *Steve Kohlmyer <Steve.Kohlmyer@med.ge.com> | ||
+ | ==Working Documents== | ||
− | + | *[[Media:Dr-Shao-QIBA SW Ver Tracking 3-13-09.ppt.pdf|QIBA Software Version Tracking 03-13-2009]] | |
==Subcommittee Call Summaries== | ==Subcommittee Call Summaries== | ||
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+ | *[[Media:10.15.2009 QIBA FDG-PET SW Call Summary-FINAL.pdf|10.15.2009 FDG-PET/CT Software Version Tracking Subctte Call Summary]] | ||
+ | *[[Media:05.12.2009 QIBA FDG-PET SW Call Summary-FINAL.pdf|05.12.2009 FDG-PET/CT Software Version Tracking Subctte Call Summary]] | ||
+ | *[[Media:03.10.2009 QIBA FDG-PET SW Call Summary-FINAL.pdf|03.10.2009 FDG-PET/CT Software Version Tracking Subctte Call Summary]] |
Latest revision as of 16:41, 9 November 2009
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QIBA FDG-PET/CT Software Version Tracking Technical Subcommittee Charge
- The objective of the subcommittee is to track the traceability of SW version of a PET/CT system to ensure the consistency of quantitative output throughout the trial
- Rationale: Due to the continuous improvements of current PET/CT systems, vendors will upgrade software in different part of sub-systems from time to time for the same system. Some of upgrades will include quantitation improvements.
- Essential SW to be tracked: Three major SW in the quantitative imaging chain should be tracked: Acquisition (include detector), Reconstruction (may be combined with acquisition) and Quantitation Tool*
- Approach:
- Current: Manual Tracking (available now);
- 5-8 Years: Fully DICOM Tracking (New DICOM attributes needed);
- 8 Years and Beyond: One-button SW Tracking Function (Industry guideline - vendors to do it)
- Note: * Some sites use third party Display/Quantitative Tools, which further complicate the tracking
1. Current: Manual Tracking
- Status: Currently, every vendor should have the ability of obtaining the version info for each software program/application installed.
Action: Send out a survey to vendors for instructions to check the SW version (Acquisition, Reconstruction, Quantitative Tool. Some vendors provide multiple reconstruction methods)
2. Fully DICOM Tracking (5-8 Years)
- Status: Currently only the attribute for acquisition SW version may exist
- Action: Work with other committees to define a global recommended list of DICOM attributes needed for quantitation purpose
- Working with DICOM committee to define the timeline for implementing the list
3. One-button SW Tracking Function (8 Years and Beyond)
- Status: Currently, vendors provide tools to view all/most DICOM Info, but, most info which impact quantitation are missing (No DICOM Attributes): The goal is for vendors to provide a one-button function in the quantitative tool to display all quantitative related info.
*Action:
- 1.Define what are the quantitative info to be recorded (DICOM)
- 2.Develop guidelines (working with NEMA ?)
- 3.Compliance Steps
Subcommittee Members
- Ling X. Shao, PhD, Subcommittee Chair <ling.shao@philips.com>
- Michael E. Casey, PhD, <michael.e.casey@siemens.com>
- Steve Kohlmyer <Steve.Kohlmyer@med.ge.com>