Norland Elite 437A150, Operator'S Manual

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Scan Specifications
Scan Site Lumbar Spine (L2-L3, L3, L3-L4) - Lateral View
Accuracy a Typically within 1.0% of industry standard
In vivo Precision
b
See table below
Scout Scan Resolution 1.5mm x 3.0mm: Point resolution x line spacing (pixel size)
Scout Scan Speed 130mm/sec
Measure Scan Resolution 1.0mm x 1.0mm: Point resolution x line spacing (pixel size)
Table 10-1: Detailed Lateral Spine Scan Specifications
Two Vertebra C.V. Single Vertebra C.V.
Measure Scan Mode Measure Scan Speed BMD BMC AREA BMD BMC AREA
High Precision 15mm/sec 2.4% 3.7% 2.2% 2.7% 4.5% 3.6%
Standard 30mm/sec 3.7% 6.1% 3.3% 4.5% 6.7% 3.3%
*** All specifications are subject to change without notice. ***
Table 10-2: Lateral Spine Scan In vivo Precision
a
Based on Standard Speed scans of an anthropomorphic phantom.
b
Based upon 42 scans of 7 subjects (single vertebra) and 33 scans of 3 subjects (two vertebra) using standard procedures.
Operator's Guide
437D140 Rev. I
10-2 Scanning Lateral Spine