What's the difference between the 82, 84, and 83 badge options listed on MyRadCare?

Understand the different types of badges RDC offers and the ideal customer for each.

OSL Whole Body (84)

The OSL dosimeter is a 2-element beryllium oxide (BeO) badge with a minimum reportable dose of 10 mrem (0.10 mSv) and an LLD of 1 mrem (0.01 mSv).

The OSL dosimeter is right for you if you work with:

  • Photons (gamma and X-ray)

TLD Whole Body (82)

The Standard Type 82 TLD-XBG badge is a four-element radiation badge with a minimal reportable dose of 10 mrem (0.10 mSv). 

The TLD dosimeter is right for you if you work with:

  • Photons (gamma and X-ray)
  • Beta

TLD Whole Body (83)

 Type 83 TLD-XBGN badge for neutron is a four-element radiation badge with a minimal reportable dose of 10 mrem (0.10 mSv). 

The TLD dosimeter is right for you if you work with:

  • Photons (gamma and X-ray)
  • Beta
  • Neutrons