FDG-PET/CT Technical Committee FDG-PET covariates
Objectives Define critical covariate measurements that affect FDG-PET SUV quantification Identify challenges and limitations in these covariates that affect the accuracy and/or precision of SUV measurements Develop standards for the measurement and recording of covariates Work with imaging vendors to implement in each PET/CT platform
Current status List of covariates have been established in the literature and have been summarized for this committee Preliminary list of challenges and limitations has been identified
Specific Tasks Complete consensus list of challenges/limitations in covariate measurements Discuss requested changes with each vendor representative Interact with DICOM working group to identify current initiatives that may address limitations Develop resource plan for accomplishing changes
Resources Needed Interactions with DICOM working group Engineering efforts at each PET/CT manufacturer to incorporate changes