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Radioactive Sealed Source Leak Testing

Dade Moeller’s Radio-Analytical Laboratory provides Leak Test Kits at no charge to clients for the performance of required Radioactive Sealed Source Leak Testing. Radioactive Sealed Source Leak Tests should be conducted at the frequency specified in the source’s respective Sealed Source Device (SSD) Registration Certificate. Not all sealed sources are alike. Contact the source manufacturer, owner’s manual, SSD Registration Certificate, or distributor for detailed information on how to collect a sample from your source or device. Please test only one (1) source per Leak Test Kit.

Dade Moeller’s staff understands the importance of rapid turnaround of results that are required to manage a radiation safety program. Leak Test Sample Analysis is generally begun the same day the samples arrive with an average turnaround time of one (1) week. Upon completion, the Laboratory will provide you with a Certificate of Leak Test which certifies that the radioactive sealed source was tested for leakage and the results of the analysis.

Expedited sample analysis can be arranged by contacting the Laboratory.
All elevated results will be immediately reported via email or phone. Reports are available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) by email upon request. All hard-copies of reports will be mailed via U.S. Postal Service with additional Leak Test Kits for future testing. Be sure to include your email address on the Leak Test Datasheet to receive an email reminder 30 days prior to your source being due for testing.

Radioactive Sealed Source Leak Test Kit

Each kit contains the following and is intended for use with one source:

• Leak Test Kit Paperwork - Click here for an editable version of the paperwork
  The following paperwork is contained in each Leak Test Kit:
  • How to get the Leak Test Kit Analyzed and Receive a Completed Certificate
  • Radioactive Source/Device Leak Test Kit Directions for Use
  • Leak Test Datasheet
  • Method of Payment
• Two (2) Pre-labeled Re-sealable Sample Bags
• Two (2) Cotton Swabs
• One (1) Moistened Towelette
• All of the above are contained within a preaddressed standard size envelope.

 

To send Leak Test Samples for analysis, please follow the instructions below:
	Please complete the Leak Test Datasheet contained in each kit. Ensure the following information is included to avoid delays: Source Serial Number, Radionuclide, Source Activity, Date of Test, Name of Individual who Performed the Leak Test, Device Make, Model, and Serial Number (not necessary on sealed sources not installed in a device).
Please complete our Method of Payment Form (included in Leak Test Kit). The Laboratory accepts payment by purchase order and credit cards.

Send Leak Test Samples with corresponding paperwork to:

Dade Moeller
Radio-Analytical & Calibration Laboratory
704 South Illinois Avenue, Suite C-101
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830

When shipping multiple completed Leak Test Kits to the Laboratory, please package all sample kits together in one shipment.

Leak Test Pricing

Item	Cost
Leak Test Kit	FREE
Leak Test Kit Analysis	$35.00

Please contact the Laboratory for bulk Leak Testing prices.

For general inquires and questions concerning Leak Test Sampling or Leak Testing requirements, please contact the Laboratory today.

Dade Moeller offers these services under License No. R-01111-J21 issued by the State of Tennessee. The Laboratory’s Quality Assurance and Standard Operating Procedures are available for review upon written request to the Laboratory.