DoseControl uses the dosimeter batch Calibration coefficients as part of the dose calculation. The dosimeter batch calibration has a minimum and maximum dose range. Each dose point on the calibration curve that is within the calibration’s dose range is a valid dose.
Definition of valid vs invalid dose
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A “valid” dose is one that is greater than or equal to the minimum dose of the Calibration and less than or equal to the maximum dose of the Calibration.
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An “invalid” dose is one that is outside the Calibration range. This applies equally to "measured" and "adjusted" doses (adjusted dose is a measured dose multiplied by a linear correction factor stored in the calibration configuration record).
How dose the DoseControl dosimetry system calculate dose?
DoseControl follows these rules for handling dose values:
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When a dosimeter's dose is VALID, the software displays/outputs the numerical value of dose (in the user interface and in outputs (i.e., Excel, PDF, Export Tables). A “valid” dose is one that is greater than or equal to the minimum dose of the Calibration and less than or equal to the maximum dose of the Calibration.
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When a dosimeter's dose is INVALID, the software screen will display a graphical indication. An “invalid” dose is one that is outside the Calibration range. This applies equally to "measured" and "adjusted" doses (adjusted dose is a measured dose multiplied by a linear correction factor stored in the calibration configuration record).