Table 2:

CT number (Hounsfield unit) accuracy for the CereTom and the specific requirements in the ACR CT accreditation program

MaterialMeasured (HU)ACR CT Accreditation Requirements
Air−990Between −1005 and −970 HU
Polyethylene−106Between −107 and −87 HU
Water−1.7Between −7 and +7 HU (±5 HU preferred)
Acrylic119Between 110 and 130 HU
Bone1060Between 850 and 970 HU
  • Note:—HU indicates Hounsfield units.