When should Processor Quality Control be carried out?

When should Processor Quality Control be carried out?

• A. At the end of each day.
• B. At the beginning of each day.
• C. Weekly.
• D. Only after anomalies.

Answer: (B)

Processor Quality Control is done before patient work begins to ensure the film processor is operating within acceptable limits. Carrying out the check at the start of each day catches drift in developer temperature, chemical strength, replenishment, and mechanical function while the machine is about to be used. This proactive check prevents substandard processing from producing unusable or repeat radiographs, and it allows time to fix any issues before patient images are produced. Doing it only at the end of the day, weekly, or only after anomalies would miss problems that could affect routine daily exams.

Processor Quality Control is done before patient work begins to ensure the film processor is operating within acceptable limits. Carrying out the check at the start of each day catches drift in developer temperature, chemical strength, replenishment, and mechanical function while the machine is about to be used. This proactive check prevents substandard processing from producing unusable or repeat radiographs, and it allows time to fix any issues before patient images are produced. Doing it only at the end of the day, weekly, or only after anomalies would miss problems that could affect routine daily exams.