# Radiological management

## Open the lab's Rad Summary

Expand the lab section and select **Rad Summary**, or select **Rad** in the lab's upper navigation.

![Rad Summary with license, member status, authorized isotopes, and current vials](assets/screenshots/radiation.jpg)

The captured summary shows the lab for which the license is valid, license expiration, and receiving area. Check the lab identity before interpreting the inventory or authorization.

## Review people and isotope authorizations

**Lab Member Status** lists **Enabled**, **Trained**, **Name**, and **Badges**. The inspected record uses Y/N indicators for enabled and trained. They are separate columns; verify both and consult the responsible staff if a status appears wrong.

**Authorized Isotopes** shows the isotope name, maximum activity allowed, consumed activity, and remaining activity. The captured table labels maximum activity in **mCi**. Preserve the displayed units when discussing a record.

These values are application records. This guide does not establish authority to order, receive, use, or dispose of radioactive material.

## Find current vials

The summary's **Current Vials** table shows **Vial Number**, **Isotope**, **Compound**, **Ordered By**, **Date Received**, **Initial Activity**, and **Current Activity**. Vial numbers are links. The page exposes **Log Use** text and **See all Current Vials**; the navigation also includes **Current Vials**.

Open the appropriate vial record before recording any use. The log-use form, calculation rules, decay behavior, and save/confirmation flow were not inspected or tested.

## Orders and requests

The summary has a **Pending Orders** section and **View RAD Request history** links. The captured lab had no pending RAD requests. The sidebar exposes **Rad Request** as an entry point.

Order creation, supplier selection, delivery handling, approvals, and request cancellation were not inspected. Use the live form and institutional workflow when carrying out those tasks.

## Waste pickup and disposal navigation

Observed tabs include:

| Tab or link | Purpose indicated by the UI |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | Current lab overview |
| Snapshot | Separate inventory snapshot view |
| Current Vials | Vial listing |
| Waste Pickup Request | Request entry point |
| Pending Pickup Requests | Pending pickup list |
| Completed Pickup Requests | Completed pickup history |
| Sewer Disposal Records | Disposal record list |

The lab sidebar also has **Rad Waste Pickup**. The underlying request fields, disposal controls, and final actions were not exercised.

## Resolve conflicting license dates

The captured compliance dashboard and Rad Summary displayed license dates one day apart. This is recorded as a documentation observation, not a diagnosed cause. Ask radiological compliance staff to confirm the authoritative source if a date affects your work.

Related: [Compliance dashboard](compliance.md), [Equipment](equipment.md), [Important Contacts](research-resources.md).