Simple test pattern for mammographic screen-film contact measurement.

Abstract

Test patterns to measure mammographic screen-film contact require the use of a much finer screen-wire mesh than can be used in test patterns for other diagnostic cassettes. The author has found that a radiographic grid of any line spacing equal to or exceeding 40 lines per inch can be used to test mammographic screen-film contact, making it unnecessary to purchase a special dedicated fine-mesh mammographic test pattern. However, the use of a magnification technique will often be required, since modern grids have mesh frequencies in excess of 100 lines per inch.