Slice Sensitivity Phantom

For evaluating the slice sensitivity of a CT scanner’s spiral/helical scan modes

Measure and evaluate the slice sensitivity in spiral CT volume scans
Houses a 25 micron thin (Ø 1 mm) and centrally placed gold foil

The Slice Sensitivity Phantom is designed to check the slice sensitivity of the CT scanner within the spiral/helical scan modes. It contains a 25 micron thick metal foil of circular area, embedded in a cylinder of uniform tissue-equivalent plastic. With the heavy-metal insert, an evaluation of all collimations between 0.5 up to 10 mm with adequate image contrast is possible.

Slice Sensitivity Phantom, QRM-10114