TABLE 8.
HDR brachytherapy TPS commissioning tests
| Treatment planning test description | Test specifics | Tolerance recommended (required) | Required test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimization validationI | Manual dwell time/weight | Functional | |
| Dose shaper/graphical optimization | Functional | ||
| Geometric optimization | Functional | ||
| Inverse planning | Functional | ||
| TPS output validationII | Printer or pdf function | Functional | |
| Data transfer integrity | Functional | ✓ | |
| Applicators and cathetersIII | Solid applicator geometry | 1 mm (2 mm) | ✓ |
| Source position |
2 mm (3 mm) Depends on applicator and modality |
✓ | |
| Shielding | Functional | ||
| Independent calculationIV a | Dose calculation | Functional | |
| Dry run validationV | Basic end‐to‐end testing | Functional | ✓ |
a
Optional test.