Radiation Dose Limits for RDRC Subjects*
| Organ or system | Single dose† (Sv) | Annual and total dose† (Sv) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole body | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Active blood-forming organs | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Lens of eye | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Gonads | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Other organs | 0.05 | 0.15 |
↵* RDRC: Radiation Dose Limits—Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 361.1 (b) (3).
↵† 0.03 Sv = 3 rem.
For research subjects under 18 y of age at last birthday, the radiation dose does not exceed 10% of adult dose. Radiation doses from x-ray procedures that are part of the research study shall be included.