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SWOG S0518
Instructions for submitting images to the ACRIN Image Archive. Please refer to the
protocol, Section 15.1 and Appendix 19.5 for further information.
Electronic Transfer of SPECT, CT or MRI Images
a. Digitally generated image files in DICOM v3.0 can be transmitted to
ACRIN via FTP directly to the image archive. For further assistance in
utilizing the electronic image submission option or for questions regarding
image transfer, contact Cynthia Fenerty ([email protected]; 215-9408863) or Adam Opanowski ([email protected]; 215-940-8890).
b. Removal of Confidential Patient Information: The header record on
DICOM formatted image data, which usually contains the name of the
patient, MUST be scrubbed before the image is transferred. This involves
replacing the Patient Name tag with the ACRIN and SWOG case number
and inserting the study number (ACRIN 6680 / SWOG S0518) into the
other Patient ID tag. This can be performed using a customized software
program or using a program available from ACRIN. Contact Cynthia
Fenerty ([email protected]; 215-940-8863) or Adam Opanowski
([email protected]; 215-940-8890) for additional information.
CD Transfer
a. In the event that image data cannot be electronically transferred, images
may also be sent on media such as DVD or CD to the ACRIN IMC for
transfer to the image archive; patient identifiers will be scrubbed
appropriately at that time. Please contact Cynthia Fenerty
([email protected]; 215-940-8863) or Adam Opanowski
([email protected]; 215-940-8890) prior to submitting the first
case on media to confirm compatibility.
Imaging Transmittal Worksheet (ITW)
a. Imaging exams should be submitted to the ACRIN Image Management
Center after each imaging time-point/visit. A completed, signed Image
Transmittal Worksheet MUST accompany all imaging exams submitted to
ACRIN for each time-point.
b. For exams submitted via the internet, complete this worksheet and e-mail
to [email protected] or fax to 215-923-1737.
c. For exams submitted via media, complete this worksheet and include with
the media shipment. Please affix a label to the jacket of the media to
include: study name, site name, case no., date of exam(s), time-point, and
type of imaging. Do not affix adhesive labels directly to the CD. For
further information, questions or FTP info, contact Cynthia Fenerty
([email protected]; 215-940-8863) or Adam Opanowski
([email protected]; 215-940-8890).
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