Optically Stimulated Luminescence OSL Dosimetry Service
PHILIPPINE ACCREDITATION BUREAU (PAB) ACCREDITED OPTICALLY STIMULATED
LUMINESCENCE (OSL) DOSIMETRY TESTING SERVICE
TÜV Rheinland Philippines Inc., country’s pioneer in third-party certification body, introduces
a groundbreaking innovation - the InLight (OSL) Dosimetry Service. Recognized as the
cutting-edge technology for measuring radiation exposure, OSL Dosimetry employs crystal
detectors made from Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3:C).
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Utilizing a state-of-the-art dosimetry system, our laboratory employs the, “InLight Auto
200 Reader System,” a compact dosimeter reader designed to interpret doses from InLight
(R) dosimeters by stimulating the (Al2O3:C). material. This system offers swift and precise
radiation assessment capabilities, incorporating dose data recording and analysis features
that ensure both rapid and accurate radiation evaluation.
PERSONNEL DOSE MONITORING WHY CHOOSE TÜV RHEINLAND PHILIPPINES?
WORKERS IN THE
1. Fast and Reliable: Quick measure of
• Hospitals/ Medical (Radiotherapy, personnel / patient badge.
nuclear medicine, diagnostic or 2. Credible: Accredited to Philippine National
interventional radiology) Standard (PNS) ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Academic Institutions / Research 3. Reliable: Our calibration equipment is
Facilities traceable to the National Institute of
• Dental / Veterinary Clinics Standards & Technology (NIST)
• Industrial / Manufacturing 4. Data archiving capability: Dose
• Mining assesment are automatically stored to
different devices.
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WHAT IS OSL?
Optically Stimulated Luminescence or OSL is the most advanced technology For measuring
radiation exposure. Compared to thermolumiscence dosimeters (TLD), which are heated to
determine the radiation exposure, OSL dosimeters are exposed to a light source to obtain the
amount of radiation absorbed by the dosimeter. OSL Dosimetry utilizes the detector material
Carbon doped Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3:C) crystals.
WHAT IS THE OSL DOSIMETER CALLED?
TÜV Rheinland Philippines is offering the Inlight Whole Body dosimeters for radiation workers. This
dosimeter can be placed in the in the neck area, abdomen area, and at the extremities. The OSL
dosimeter responds to photon andbeta radiations and is not sensitive to neutron radiation.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE OSL INLIGHT DOSIMETER?
The OSL Inlight dosimeter consists of the (Al2O3:C) detector slide, which is inserted in a plastic
case that contains the different filters of the dosimeter. It also have plastic holders that protects the
dosimeter from different environmental conditions, a security pin that locks the dosimeter in place
and a clip to position the dosimeter in the body. Each dosimeter has a unique barcode number,
which is used to identify the dosimeter’s user, designation, facility, and monitoring period.
HOW ARE OSL DOSIMETERS MEASURED?
OSL dosimeters are retrieved after one to two months. After receiving the dosimeters, they will
be inspected for any damage. Then, the dosimeters will be stored in a shielded container until its
scheduled date of measurement. The reader stimulates the (Al2O3:CC) material with green
light from a light emitting diode source. After stimulation, the (Al2O3:C) emits blue light, which
is proportional to the radiation exposure absorbed by the material. The blue light is absorbed
by the photo multiplier, which converts the photons to an electrical signal. After measuring the
dosimeters, they are annealed or “bleached” to erase the absorbed dose from the previous
monitoring period.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF OSL DOSIMETERS OVER TLD AND FILM BADGE?
Since OSL is the most advanced technology in radiation monitoring, it offers several advantages
such as fast dose assessment, dosimeter archiving, non-destructive readouts, high degree of
environmental stability and much [Link] the photo multiplier, which converts the photons to an
electrical signal. After measuring the dosimeters, they are annealed or “bleached” to erase the
absorbed dose from the previous monitoring period.
WHEN AND HOW ARE THE DOSE REPORTS ISSUED?
After receiving the OSL dosimeters from your facility, your dose reports will be available in less
than 15 working days. The reports are delivered through electronic mail or pick-up at
TÜV Rheinland office.
G/F La Fuerza Building 1
2241 Don Chino Roces Avenue
Makati City 1231, Philippines
Trunkline: +63 2 812 TUVR (8887),