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Fetal Dosimeter Badge for Declared Pregnant Workers
Fetal dosimeter badges provide precise radiation monitoring for declared pregnant employees working in environments with occupational radiation. We’ve designed our fetal dosimetry solutions to monitor and report fetal radiation exposure in medical, dental, veterinary, nuclear, and research fields.
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About Fetal Dosimeters from Radiation Detection Company
Radiation Detection Company (RDC) is proud to offer various fetal monitoring solutions that meet our customers’ needs for accurate and reliable radiation dose measurements. Pregnant employees can trust in our solutions and choose from TLD, OSL, or NetDose™ digital dosimeter.
RDC delivers unmatched accuracy for radiation safety and compliance you can trust, providing peace of mind to expectant parents and their employers. Each dosimeter badge type allows monthly and custom wear periods, with down-to-hourly reporting from NetDose™ digital dosimeter for more granular insights.
Backed by our #1-rated customer service, RDC has proudly provided whole body monitoring for over 40,000 organizations since 1949.
Compare & Contrast
Radiation Measured
Gamma and X-ray
X-ray, Beta, Gamma (Neutron reporting available with badge type 83)
Gamma and X-ray
Minimum Reportable Dose
10 mrem (0.1 mSv)
10 mrem (0.1 mSv)
1 mrem (0.01 mSv) per month
Lower Limit of Detection
1 mrem (.01 mSv)
1 mrem (0.01 mSv)
1 mrem (0.01 mSv) per month
Accreditations
& Compliance Standards
NVLAP (Lab Code: 100512-0)
NVLAP (Lab Code: 100512-0)
NVLAP (Lab Code 600295-0); ANSI N13.11 for Whole Body Dosimetry; IEC 62387
Fade
<4%
<4%
<1%
Reporting Periods
Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual
Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual
On-demand and down-to-hourly reporting
Why RDC?
We designed our fetal badges to be worn at the waist for optimal positioning to capture fetal exposure accurately in conjunction with whole body monitoring solutions.
Our fetal badges are fully certified and adhere to established radiation safety standards.
(Lab Code 100512-0)
All fetal monitoring options have a 1 mrem (0.01 mSv) lower limit of detection with a minimum reportable dose of 10 mrem (0.1 mSv) for OSL and TLD badges and 1 mrem (0.01 mSv) per month for NetDose™ digital dosimeter.
Choose from tried-and-true TLD and OSL fetal badges or upgrade to NetDose™ digital fetal monitoring with real-time data, granular hourly reporting, and on-demand visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our fetal monitoring options.
Fetal radiation monitoring is the practice of using a dosimeter (badge) worn at the waist to measure and track radiation exposure to the unborn child during pregnancy. This ensures both the declared pregnant worker and the fetus remain within regulatory safety limits.
Radiation Detection Company offers three fetal monitoring solutions:
Declared pregnant employees who work around ionizing radiation, such as in radiology, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, or industrial imaging, should wear a fetal monitoring badge in addition to their standard whole body badge.
The fetal dosimeter should be worn at the waist in addition to a whole body dosimeter, which should be placed at the shoulder or collar. If wearing a lead apron, the fetal badge should be placed under the apron to accurately measure exposure levels to the fetus.
Unlike some whole body badges that may be exchanged quarterly or annually, fetal monitoring badges should be exchanged monthly, if not more frequently. This provides timely, detailed dose reporting to meet compliance requirements and provide peace of mind.
According to NRC regulations (10 CFR Part 20), the radiation dose to the embryo/fetus of a declared pregnant worker should not exceed 500 mrem (5 mSv) over the course of the pregnancy, with efforts made to keep the dose below 50 mrem (0.5 mSv) per month.
If dose limits are at risk of being exceeded, the RSO should work with the employee and employer to adjust work duties, ensure additional shielding, or reassign responsibilities to minimize exposure.
Employees should notify their Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or supervisor in writing of their pregnancy. The RSO can then assign a fetal badge through the MyRadCare™ platform for fast delivery, often within 2–10 business days.
How It Works
Getting started with RDC is fast, easy, and convenient. Our radiation badge service offers the fastest report turnaround time in the industry and competitive rates through an extensive partner network. Our top-rated account management platform and live customer service ensure easy access to your data, and trusted support when you need it most. Get – and stay – compliant with just 3 easy steps.
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