Validation of the whole-body counting measurement in a radiation emergency

Highlights: • Whole-body counting (WBC) is used for measuring the internal contamination in the human body. • Whole-body counting is used for the medical response in the radiation emergency. • The WBC method in the KIRAMS has been ISO accredited for chemical analysis testing. • Validation of the WBC method is reported based on standard assessment. Whole-body measurement can provide fast and accurate results in radiation emergencies. The whole-body counting method needs to be validated to guarantee the reliability and accuracy of the measurement. This study provides data related to the validation of the whole-body measurement using the stand-up type whole-body counter. Several parameters, including the sensitivity, accuracy, uncertainty, were considered for validation. The results indicate that the method of whole-body measurement is reliable for assessment of internal contamination.