This Module describes the attributes related to the filtration of X-Rays during the acquisition of an X-Ray image.
Table C.8-35a. X-Ray Filtration Macro Attributes
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Attribute Name |
Tag |
Type |
Attribute Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Filter Type |
(0018,1160) |
3 |
Type of filter(s) inserted into the X-Ray beam (e.g., wedges). Defined Terms:
NoteMultiple type of filters can be expressed by a combination, e.g., BUTTERFLY+WEDGE. |
|
Filter Material |
(0018,7050) |
3 |
The X-Ray absorbing material used in the filter. May be multi-valued. Defined Terms:
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|
Filter Thickness Minimum |
(0018,7052) |
3 |
The minimum thickness in mm of the X-Ray absorbing material used in the filters. May be multi-valued, with values corresponding to the respective values in Filter Material (0018,7050). |
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Filter Thickness Maximum |
(0018,7054) |
3 |
The maximum thickness in mm of the X-Ray absorbing material used in the filters. May be multi-valued, with values corresponding to the respective values in Filter Material (0018,7050). |
|
Filter Beam Path Length Minimum |
(0018,7056) |
3 |
The minimum length (in mm) of the X-Ray beam path in the Filter Material that is not blocked by collimation. May be multi-valued, with values corresponding to the respective values in Filter Material (0018,7050). |
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Filter Beam Path Length Maximum |
(0018,7058) |
3 |
The maximum length (in mm) of the X-Ray beam path in the Filter Material that is not blocked by collimation. May be multi-valued, with values corresponding to the respective values in Filter Material (0018,7050). |