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Physical Examinations

Whole Body Counter

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The Whole Body Counter (internal radiation exposure measuring device) is a non-invasive device for measuring how much radioactivity has built up within the body through ingestion. Scientific measurements are also important for eliminating concerns over radioactivity.

What are Whole Body Counters?

Whole Body Counters are non-invasive devices used to determine internal radiation exposure by measuring the amount of radioactivity accumulated within the human body through ingestion. There is no need to worry about exposure to gamma rays or X-rays because they do not emit them.

Eligibility for Testing

Anyone in Japan who wishes to undergo testing for exposure to radiation is eligible.

Applications for Testing

Please download the form below, fill in the necessary details, and fax it back to the Institute.

【Dedicated fax number】0247-57-5006

*It is not possible to make applications by telephone. Please call the following number if you have any questions.

Application form for faxing

【Dedicated toll-free number】0120-06-4771

Applications are accepted from Monday through Friday, but not Saturday-Sunday
Opening hours: 10:00-12:00 / 14:00-16:00

*The applicant who filled out the fax form will be notified once the test date has been decided.

Testing Location

Hirata Central Hospital, Whole Body Counter Department 4, Aza Shimizuuchi, Oaza Kamiyomogida, Hirata-mura, Ishikawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 963-8202


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Fees

[Free of charge]

Counter tests (as of April 30, 2013)
Kawauchi, Tomioka, Naraha, Kawamata, Futaba, Namie, Iitate, Katsurao, Miharu, Okuma, Tamura, Hirono, Fukushima, Sukagawa, Date, Koriyama, Shirakawa, Furudono, Hirata, Ishikawa, Ono, Asakawa, Hanawa, Ushiku (Ibaraki Prefecture), Nasushiobara (Tochigi Prefecture), Tanagura, Inawashiro, Nishigo, Nikko (Tochigi Prefecture)
※Priority for appointments and testing will be given to residents of municipalities that have concluded agreements with the Institute.

Inquiries

Research Institute of Radiation for Disaster recovery support

30, Aza Osumi, Oaza Kamiyomogida, Hirata-mura, Ishikawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 963-8202
Tel: 0247-57-5012 Fax: 0247-57-5006