Expect uncompromising quality.
Our board-certified personnel, rigorous protocols, and cutting-edge technology guarantee dependable and high-quality services. Stringent guidelines oversee the acclimation and imaging room environments, with room temperatures precisely maintained between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring a draft-free zone.
During your appointment, after a 10 to 15-minute acclimation period, the temperature remains stable with no fluctuation of more than one degree Celsius. Additionally, no overhead lights are activated during acclimation or imaging, with only a dim bulb providing minimal illumination in the imaging room. Only thermal imaging systems that meet specific criteria are used for human studies, as documented in the literature, with 8 to 12 micron detectors being validated.
Our FDA-approved equipment and software are compliant with FDA 21 CFR 884 2980 K032471, featuring state-of-the-art SpectronIR camera technology that delivers high sensitivity and resolution, capturing 307200 temperature readings with an accuracy of 0.05 degrees Celsius and a spatial resolution of 0.50 mrad in just seconds, allowing you to remain relaxed and at ease during the process. Your images will be provided in black and white, reversed black and white, and color.
Pre-appointment instructions are crucial; for example, areas to be imaged must not have any sunburn within five days prior to imaging, and the use of deodorants or under-arm shaving on the day of breast series imaging is prohibited. Physical activity or therapy on the day of your imaging appointment should also be avoided, and further instructions can be found in the Pre-Appointment Instructions section of your portal. Client protocols also govern acclimation, imaging, and documentation handling throughout all service steps.
The analysis is conducted by interpretive doctors and Board Certified Clinical Breast Thermologists who adhere to standardized analytical guidelines and a 20-step procedure, evaluating temperature readings, heat patterns, vascular formations, vascular dilation, and thermobiological risk. Wherever you seek breast imaging services, it is essential to expect thermal activity scores and images in both color and black and white as a minimum standard. Our interpretive report will also feature a Vascular Display Grade for a comprehensive assessment.
For additional details on these topics, please refer to the Understanding Thermal Activity Scores and Understanding Vascular Display Grades sections on our website.