What is the GE Discovery MI DR PET/CT?

The Discovery MI DR is GE Healthcare's Digital Ready PET/CT platform. It pairs a Time-of-Flight LYSO PET detector (here in a 4-ring 9×6×4 configuration) with a 64-slice diagnostic CT, and was engineered so that the PET detector can later be upgraded to GE's fully digital SiPM Discovery MI Digital detector without replacing the gantry, host workstation or patient table.

What does "Digital Ready" actually mean on the Discovery MI DR?

Digital Ready means the gantry, mechanics, host workstation, table and software architecture were designed by GE to accept the Discovery MI Digital SiPM detector as a field upgrade. For hospitals, this is the practical answer to "How do I move to digital PET without replacing my whole PET/CT suite?"

How is the Discovery MI DR different from the Discovery MI Digital?

The Discovery MI Digital uses SiPM (silicon photomultiplier) digital photodetectors for the PET ring. The Discovery MI DR uses GE's analog-readout TOF detector design (still LYSO, still TOF, still Q.Clear-capable) but is mechanically and software prepared for an upgrade to the Digital detector chain. Both share Q.Clear, MotionFree, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze and the same clinical workflow.

How is the Discovery MI DR different from the Discovery 710?

The Discovery 710 is the previous-generation TOF PET/CT. The Discovery MI DR is built on the newer Discovery MI platform — same clinical UI as the MI Digital, supports the same Q.Clear regularised reconstruction, and (most importantly) offers a documented upgrade path to the Discovery MI Digital detector. The 710 is an excellent system but it is not Digital Ready in the GE sense.

Is this a 64-slice or 128-slice system?

The Discovery MI DR is available in 64- and 128-slice CT configurations. This specific unit is the 64-slice configuration — the Patient-64-slice option key is permanently licensed and the CT detector reports as CHDAS_MERC_64. The PET geometry is 4 rings of LYSO crystal in a 9×6×4 block layout.

What clinical applications does it support?

Whole-body oncology FDG PET/CT, cardiac PET (PET Cardiac, PET Cardiac Review, PET Cardiac Shift, MotionFree, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze), neurology PET, dynamic PET (PET Dynamic, PET Dynamic Review, PET List Mode), and diagnostic 64-slice CT including CardIQ SnapShot cardiac CT and full PET Diagnostic CT.

Does this system include Q.Clear?

Yes — "PET Regularized Recon" is the GE option key for Q.Clear, and it is permanently licensed on this unit. SharpIR and PET 3D Iterative Recon are also permanent.

What documentation comes with the system?

Buyers receive: (1) the official GE Discovery MI DR Pre-Installation Manual for site planning; (2) verified GE engineering reports for the exact serial — Console Health, High Voltage Battery, CT Detector BAT, Tube History and Option List; (3) the verified GE Image Quality (PETCT) test results from July 24, 2025 showing all phantom protocols PASS; (4) full software option list; and (5) original system photographs. All are downloadable on this page or available on request.

Can Medical Trade Center install it worldwide?

Yes. MTC delivers the Discovery MI DR with international shipping, full mechanical and electrical installation, calibration, PET / CT QC, applications training and post-installation service. Installation timelines are typically 4–8 weeks after the room is signed off against the GE Pre-Installation Manual.

Can Medical Trade Center provide warranty and applications support?

Yes. Warranty options and applications support packages are available — please request the current options with your enquiry. MTC is an FDA-registered (3037001955), ISO 9001 certified medical imaging equipment supplier.

Where is the system located and how do I get pricing?

The system is held by MTC at Miami, Florida, USA and is in stock for immediate worldwide shipping. For current pricing and a tailored quote (shipping, installation, warranty, applications), contact MTC via WhatsApp or the contact form on this page.

Verified by GE engineering reportBrand-new tube installed July 2025Digital Ready upgrade path

GE Healthcare · 2017

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Discovery MI DR PET/CT

GE Healthcare Discovery MI DR PET/CT (YOM 2017) — Digital Ready Time-of-Flight PET with 4 rings (LYSO 9×6×4) and integrated 64-slice diagnostic CT. Sourced from Hadassah Medical Centers (Israel). Software build pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso. Brand-new GE CT tube installed July 24, 2025 (0 patient exams, 0 mAs). Verified GE engineering reports: Console Health, High Voltage Battery (no filament / rotation / HV / power / hardware problems found), CT Detector BAT (no module faults) and full Image Quality phantom test set — all PASS. PET Regularized Recon (Q.Clear), SharpIR, MotionFree, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze, PET Cardiac and full clinical PET suite permanently licensed. Available now from MTC Miami, Florida, USA — international shipping, installation, applications training and warranty options.

Time-of-Flight (TOF) PET — permanently licensed
4 PET rings, LYSO 9×6×4 crystal block (columbia.179 build)
64-slice diagnostic CT (Patient-64-slice key permanent)
Brand-new GE CT tube installed July 24, 2025 — 0 patient exams, 0 mAs
PET Regularized Recon (Q.Clear), SharpIR, MotionFree, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze, PET Cardiac — all permanent
Verified GE Image Quality (PETCT) — all phantom tests PASS, July 24, 2025
Verified GE Console Health, HV Battery and CT Detector reports — no faults reported
Hadassah Medical Centers (Israel) provenance — clinically used hospital system
Digital Ready: upgrade path to GE Discovery MI Digital detector platform
Worldwide shipping, installation, applications training and warranty options

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YOM 2017 • 4 PET RINGS • LYSO 9×6×4 • 64-SLICE CT • TOF + Q.CLEAR + Q.STATIC • DIGITAL READY UPGRADE PATH

Verified Performance

Independently inspected & QC verified

GE Image Quality (PETCT) — Contrast Measure, Visible Line, Series Means, Uniformity and Slice Position: all phantom protocols PASS (July 24, 2025)
GE Console Health — Host hardware, Recon Queues, ASIR GPU, Image DB, Scan DB: no failures (July 24, 2025)
GE High Voltage Battery — No filament aging, rotation, filament, HV, power or hardware problems found
GE CT Detector BAT — all 27 detector modules report no faults
Tube #1 (current): GE Insert SN 451141TU6, Casing SN 106530ty9, installed Thu Jul 24 2025 — 0 patient exams, 0 mAs
Verified system identifier (System ID IL1062NM34) matches all engineering reports
Software build pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso confirmed in-tool
Console: NIO64 on HP Z840 workstation, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11

Why the Discovery MI DR matters for buyers, biomeds and nuclear medicine physicians

For oncology, cardiology and neurology PET/CT programmes that need TOF and Q.Clear today but want an explicit detector upgrade path to a digital SiPM platform tomorrow, the Discovery MI DR is GE's reference answer. It runs the same Q.Clear regularised reconstruction, the same MotionFree respiratory motion correction and the same PET Q.Static / Q.Freeze toolset as the Discovery MI Digital — meaning the clinical workflow, image presentation and reporting standards your physicians are used to remain unchanged when the system is upgraded.

Overview

The GE Discovery MI DR is the Digital Ready member of the GE Discovery MI PET/CT platform — engineered as the bridge between the analog Discovery 710 generation and the fully digital Discovery MI Digital (SiPM) detector. It uses LYSO 9×6×4 crystal blocks in a 4-ring geometry with Time-of-Flight reconstruction, paired with a 64-slice diagnostic CT, and was designed so that hospitals can later upgrade the detector chain to the Discovery MI Digital configuration without replacing the gantry, host workstation or table. This particular unit is supplied with verified GE service-tool reports for the exact serial number, a brand-new CT tube installed July 24, 2025, and a full Image Quality / PET Daily QC pass set from the same date.

Specifications

Manufacturer: GE Healthcare
Model: Discovery MI DR PET/CT
Modality: PET/CT
Year: 2017
Slices: 64
Software: pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso
Condition: Refurbished
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Warranty: Warranty options available — please request
Availability: In Stock

Tube / Detector

Currently installed tube (Tube #1): Insert Serial Number: 451141TU6 Insert Model Number: 5401074 Casing Serial Number: 106530ty9 Casing Model Number: 2137130 Install Date: Thu Jul 24 2025 Total Patient Exams: 0 Total mAs: 0 PET detector: LYSO 9×6×4 block geometry, 4 PET rings with Time-of-Flight (verified in software build string pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso). CT detector: CHDAS_MERC_64, 64-slice diagnostic CT (Patient-64-slice option key permanent).

Options

TOF (Time-of-Flight PET)
PET Regularized Recon (Q.Clear)
SharpIR
PET 3D Iterative Recon
PET Q.Static
PET Q.Freeze
PET Q.AC
PET Q.Core Power
PET Cardiac
PET Cardiac Review
PET Cardiac Shift
PET Gating
PET Dynamic
PET Dynamic Review
PET List Mode
PET Diagnostic CT
PET Base
MotionFreeApps (respiratory motion correction)
Patient-64-slice diagnostic CT
Sub-0.4-Second Scan
Dynamic Z-axis Tracking
ASIR
AutomA
Organ Dose Modulation
Noise Reduction Filter
SmartScore Pro
Edge Plus Kernel / Ultra Kernel
Helical-120-Sec, Cine-120-Sec
High Pitch Helical (1.53)
CardIQ SnapShot / SnapShot-Cine
Enhanced Xtream Injector
Liquid-0.35-Routine bearing CT tube
100 kVA generator
ACQC
Exam Split, EKG Viewer, WideView
Smart Prep, Smart Speed
Direct-MPR, VolumeViewer, VolumeViewer PET, Connect Pro, AWE connection, Data Export, CopyComposer, 3000 Image Series, Image Check, Dynamic Transition, Rad_Rx, 0.4 Speed, Overlapped Recon - Axial

Included accessories

Operator console workstation (NIO64 on HP Z840)
Patient table with accessory tray
PET/CT Service Desktop tools
Hand-held control & emergency stop
Original GE OEM cabling and PDU

QC & inspection notes

Verified GE PETCT Image Quality protocol (Thu Jul 24 2025): Contrast Measure (QA1 4×5 / 120 kV / 260 mA / 2 s) PASS; Visible Line (QA1 BONE kernel) PASS; Series Means (QA3 8×5 / 120 kV / 135 mA / 1 s) PASS; Uniformity and Slice Position protocols PASS across all 12 acquired slices. Verified GE Console Health Report: Host Hardware NO failure; Recon Queues NO failure; ASIR GPU NO failure; Scan RAID NO failure; Image DB and Scan DB NO failure. Verified GE High Voltage Battery Report: No filament aging, rotation, filament, HV, power or hardware problems found. Verified GE CT Detector BAT Report: all 27 detector modules report no faults (clean SHORT/OPEN channel exclusion criteria across the module set). All verified against System ID IL1062NM34, software build pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso.

Site preparation requirements (verified)

Source: GE Healthcare Pre-Installation Manual 5447459-1EN Rev 12 · Drawing EN-CT-TYP-OPTIMA-CT520-NF Rev C · 20 Dec 2024

Refer to the uploaded GE Discovery MI DR Pre-Installation Manual for OEM site requirements. Typical PET/CT planning items to verify with the manual for your specific room:
• Dedicated PET/CT suite with isolated patient injection / uptake space
• Hot lab area with shielded radionuclide storage and dose drawing
• Room shielding designed for FDG (511 keV) workload — local medical physicist sign-off
• 3-phase power feed for the gantry and a separate clean feed for the host console (per the manual)
• Chilled water / forced-air cooling sized for combined PET + CT heat load
• Floor loading and rigging clearance for gantry and table delivery
• Network connectivity to PACS / RIS, plus optional AW Server / DICOM workstation
MTC can review your existing room against the manual and provide a site-readiness opinion before purchase.

Verified InspectionThis exact unit · not the generic Site Preparation Guide

GE Discovery MI DR Ready Status — System ID IL1062NM34

Extracted verbatim from the uploaded GE service-tool reports (Console Status, High Voltage Components, CT Detectors Status, Tube History, Option List) generated for this exact unit on July 24, 2025.

Every value below links to the exact page of the original inspection PDF. Open full report (PDF) →

System identification

Product Type: Discovery MI DR
System ID: IL1062NM34
Software Build: pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso
Console Type: NIO64
Host Workstation: HP Z840 (SN 2UA736272V)
Operating System: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64)
Console Manufacturing Date: 2017, week 36
Date of Analysis: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Hospital of origin: Hadassah Medical Centers

Console Health Report — all subsystems clean

Host Hardware — NO failure
Recon Queues — NO failure
ASIR GPU — NO failure
Scan RAID — NO failure
Image Database — NO failure
Scan Database — NO failure

High Voltage Battery (HV) Report — no faults

No Filament Aging Problems Found
No Rotation Problems Found
No Filament Problems Found
No High Voltage Problems Found
No Power Problems Found
No Hardware Problems Found

HV generator type: Jedi HV with CjM40 Liquid Bearings Tube.

CT Detector BAT Report — all 27 modules clean

Detector type CHDAS_MERC_64. Modules 1–27 report either "No Problem Reported" or pass the SHORT / OPEN channel exclusion criteria; module 10 was replaced on April 17, 2025; gantry plenum/rail temperature note is informational (low ambient room temperature) and not a fault.

Image Quality (PETCT) — July 24, 2025, all tests PASS

Contrast Measure (QA1, STANDARD kernel, 120 kV / 260 mA / 2 s) — PASS on all 4 images
Visible Line (QA1, BONE kernel) — PASS (ABCDEF visible, spec BCDEF)
Series Means (QA3, 120 kV / 135 mA / 1 s) — PASS
Uniformity protocol — PASS on all 12 slices
Slice Position protocol — PASS on all 12 slices

Source file: uploaded "Image Quality Results PETCT MI Hadassah 24072025" raw export from the GE Image Quality tool — available as a verified download on this page.

GE Discovery MI DR Phantom Quality Control screenshot — verified PET/CT image quality verification for this exact system — Phantom Quality Control — image quality verification

PET Daily QC (DQA) — July 24, 2025, all 5 metrics PASS

Coincidence Rate — PASS
Singles — PASS
Block Busy — PASS
Timing Change — PASS
Gain Change — PASS

Captured directly from the Discovery MI DR console (Manufacturer: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Model: Discovery MI DR, Device: il1062nm34) on 24/07/2025 at 08:12. Hospital identifier blurred to protect the originating site.

GE Discovery MI DR PET Daily QC summary screen — device il1062nm34, 24/07/2025 — Coincidence Rate, Singles, Block Busy, Timing Change and Gain Change all green PASS — PET Daily QC — Current Summary Report (PASS)

Software options summary

56 permanent option keys. Headline clinical options: TOF, PET Regularized Recon (Q.Clear), SharpIR, PET 3D Iterative Recon, MotionFreeApps, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze, PET Q.AC, PET Q.Core Power, PET Cardiac, PET Cardiac Review, PET Cardiac Shift, PET Gating, PET Dynamic, PET Dynamic Review, PET List Mode, PET Diagnostic CT, Patient-64-slice, Sub-0.4-Second Scan, Dynamic Z-axis Tracking, ASIR, AutomA, Organ Dose Modulation, Noise Reduction Filter, SmartScore Pro, CardIQ SnapShot, Enhanced Xtream Injector, Liquid-0.35-Routine, 100 kVA, AWE connection. Full list available on request.

GE Discovery MI DR Installed Software Options screen — permanent software licenses verified for this exact system — Installed Software Options — permanent licenses, screen 1

Additional installed software options evidence

Second verified GE service screen confirming additional permanent Discovery MI DR option keys, including CT and cardiac workflow licenses.

GE Discovery MI DR Installed Software Options second screen — additional permanent licenses verified for this exact system — Installed Software Options — permanent licenses, screen 2

Documents

Verified GE engineering Ready Status report (Console, HV Battery, CT Detector, Tube History, Option List) →
XLSX export from GE service tools — System ID IL1062NM34, July 24, 2025
Verified GE Image Quality (PETCT) test results →
Full GE Image Quality phantom protocol report, July 24, 2025 — all tests PASS
Official GE Discovery MI DR Pre-Installation Manual →
Site planning, room layout, power, cooling and shielding requirements — OEM document
Full software option list (PDF on request) →
Original system photographs (available on request) →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the GE Discovery MI DR PET/CT?: The Discovery MI DR is GE Healthcare's Digital Ready PET/CT platform. It pairs a Time-of-Flight LYSO PET detector (here in a 4-ring 9×6×4 configuration) with a 64-slice diagnostic CT, and was engineered so that the PET detector can later be upgraded to GE's fully digital SiPM Discovery MI Digital detector without replacing the gantry, host workstation or patient table.
What does "Digital Ready" actually mean on the Discovery MI DR?: Digital Ready means the gantry, mechanics, host workstation, table and software architecture were designed by GE to accept the Discovery MI Digital SiPM detector as a field upgrade. For hospitals, this is the practical answer to "How do I move to digital PET without replacing my whole PET/CT suite?"
How is the Discovery MI DR different from the Discovery MI Digital?: The Discovery MI Digital uses SiPM (silicon photomultiplier) digital photodetectors for the PET ring. The Discovery MI DR uses GE's analog-readout TOF detector design (still LYSO, still TOF, still Q.Clear-capable) but is mechanically and software prepared for an upgrade to the Digital detector chain. Both share Q.Clear, MotionFree, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze and the same clinical workflow.
How is the Discovery MI DR different from the Discovery 710?: The Discovery 710 is the previous-generation TOF PET/CT. The Discovery MI DR is built on the newer Discovery MI platform — same clinical UI as the MI Digital, supports the same Q.Clear regularised reconstruction, and (most importantly) offers a documented upgrade path to the Discovery MI Digital detector. The 710 is an excellent system but it is not Digital Ready in the GE sense.
Is this a 64-slice or 128-slice system?: The Discovery MI DR is available in 64- and 128-slice CT configurations. This specific unit is the 64-slice configuration — the Patient-64-slice option key is permanently licensed and the CT detector reports as CHDAS_MERC_64. The PET geometry is 4 rings of LYSO crystal in a 9×6×4 block layout.
What clinical applications does it support?: Whole-body oncology FDG PET/CT, cardiac PET (PET Cardiac, PET Cardiac Review, PET Cardiac Shift, MotionFree, PET Q.Static, PET Q.Freeze), neurology PET, dynamic PET (PET Dynamic, PET Dynamic Review, PET List Mode), and diagnostic 64-slice CT including CardIQ SnapShot cardiac CT and full PET Diagnostic CT.
Does this system include Q.Clear?: Yes — "PET Regularized Recon" is the GE option key for Q.Clear, and it is permanently licensed on this unit. SharpIR and PET 3D Iterative Recon are also permanent.
What documentation comes with the system?: Buyers receive: (1) the official GE Discovery MI DR Pre-Installation Manual for site planning; (2) verified GE engineering reports for the exact serial — Console Health, High Voltage Battery, CT Detector BAT, Tube History and Option List; (3) the verified GE Image Quality (PETCT) test results from July 24, 2025 showing all phantom protocols PASS; (4) full software option list; and (5) original system photographs. All are downloadable on this page or available on request.
Has this specific unit been verified?: Yes. The verified GE engineering reports (Console, HV, Detector, Tube History, Image Quality) all reference System ID IL1062NM34 and software build pet_columbia.179.H40_PN_CM64_G_GTLNI:9x6x4_lyso, matching the unit on offer. The CT tube currently installed is brand new — installed July 24, 2025 with 0 patient exams and 0 mAs.
Can Medical Trade Center install it worldwide?: Yes. MTC delivers the Discovery MI DR with international shipping, full mechanical and electrical installation, calibration, PET / CT QC, applications training and post-installation service. Installation timelines are typically 4–8 weeks after the room is signed off against the GE Pre-Installation Manual.
Can Medical Trade Center provide warranty and applications support?: Yes. Warranty options and applications support packages are available — please request the current options with your enquiry. MTC is an FDA-registered (3037001955), ISO 9001 certified medical imaging equipment supplier.
Where is the system located and how do I get pricing?: The system is held by MTC at Miami, Florida, USA and is in stock for immediate worldwide shipping. For current pricing and a tailored quote (shipping, installation, warranty, applications), contact MTC via WhatsApp or the contact form on this page.

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