3.0T HD Cardiac Array Coil Setup for MCQA or SNR Test

Prerequisites

Table 1. Personnel requirements
Required persons	Preliminary requirements	Procedure	Finalization
1	-	15 minutes	-

Table 2. Tools and test equipment
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
Phantom	1	Legacy phantom set	2381683-3	-
Phantom Positioner	1	Legacy phantom set	2412782	-
Phantom Anterior Positioner	1	Legacy and unified phantom set	2413102	-

Follow this process to set up for the automated MCQA or SNR test using the 3.0T HD Cardiac Array by GE/USAI (M3334TS) .

Note:

Coils do not ship with phantoms. Phantoms come in a unified phantom set with the MR system.

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Position the posterior coil component on the system table. Ensure that the Velcro straps hang free on either side of the table.

Figure 1. Posterior Coil Component Placement
Position the bottom phantom positioner on top of the posterior coil component.

Figure 2. Bottom Phantom Positioner Placement
Insert the phantom into the positioner.

Note:
Low SNR could result if phantom is incorrectly placed.

Figure 3. Positioning Phantom
Place the anterior phantom positioner as shown below.

Figure 4. Placement of Anterior Phantom Positioner
Place the anterior portion of the coil over the phantom positioner.

Figure 5. Placement of Anterior Coil
Secure with the Velcro straps.
Connect the coil to the system.
Move the table toward the bore, and landmark in the center of the anterior coil portion on the lines provided.

Figure 6. Landmarking Cardiac Coil
Proceed to the MCQA Test, if available. Otherwise, perform Surface Coils SNR Test.

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No finalization steps.