Update:
ICANL Case Studies
Updated
April 28, 2008
Case study submissions are required in order to assess the interpretative and technical quality of the laboratory. Laboratories should submit sample cases from as many medical and technical staff members that interpret or perform any nuclear medicine examinations in the laboratory as possible. Two reviewers evaluate every application; therefore it is imperative that all paper attachments and case study materials submitted to the ICANL be sent in duplicate. Currently, there is no way to electronically attach the case study materials to the online application.
*As of July 2008, digital raw data will no longer be required for Nuclear Cardiology case study submissions. The preferred method for submitting case study documentation is as processed image data in digital image format on CD, DVD, or memory/flash stick. The following data must be submitted:
1. Movie of planar projection images
2. Reconstructed stress-rest slices (gray scale and color)
3. Quantitative data, polar maps, etc. (optional)
4. Movie gated SPECT slices
5. Gated SPECT slices in end diastole and end systole
6. LV volume curve and calculated LVEF
- Please submit all images utilized in the interpretation of a study by a physician
- Movies (for Nuclear Cardiology applicants) may be submitted as MPEG, AVI, QuickTime, or Windows Media Player
- Screen captures of static images (for Nuclear Cardiology, General Nuclear Medicine and/or PET applicants) may be submitted as JPEG, TIFF, or BMP files or as equipment specific images with an embedded, image-specific reader (i.e. DICOM data with corresponding DICOM viewer).
- For laboratories unable to submit digital images, high quality black-and-white and color copies of processed images may be submitted on paper.
- All materials submitted to the ICANL will be handled with strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- The Online Application will provide the appropriate fields in which to enter the sample case information with the exception of laboratories with a mobile component. Please refer to the case study selection information provided from the links below. You must submit the number of cases designated in the case study section. If you have questions about the number of cases, please contact the ICANL office.
- Case selection is not camera dependent. You may select cases from any camera in your laboratory. Not more than one (1) case per procedure type should be normal.
- All (or both) cases from multiple sites must be abnormal.
- Cases are to be contemporary (performed with current personnel on current equipment). If more than one person is performing/interpreting procedures in the laboratory, the selected cases should represent as many staff members as possible.
- Abnormal studies have positive findings or demonstrate pathology. For example, an MPI study with breast or subdiaphragmatic attenuation would not qualify as abnormal.
- Label all cases (an adhesive label affixed to each page is recommended), including any disks or hard copies, with:
1. Laboratory name/site location
2. Patient name
3. Date of study
4. Type of study
5. Imaging system type or manufacturer/model
6. Computer manufacturer/model
CASE STUDY SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Please choose from one of the following categories:
NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY
GENERAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE, COMPREHENSIVE, PET, AND MULTIPLE SITES
MOBILE SERVICES ONLY (NO FIXED LABORATORY SITE)
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