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X-Ray

What are X-rays?

 

Digital X-RayX-rays are used to diagnose a wide range of illnesses and injuries, including broken bones, cancer, blocked arteries, and other abnormalities. Safe, low doses of X-rays pass through the body and produce a black and white image on a computer screen.

How do you prepare for your X-Ray?

 

• Please bring your referral.

• X-rays require no special preparation.


• Please let us know if you may be pregnant

 

What will you experience during your X-ray?

 

Upon arrival

 

• A technologist will take you to the exam room, ask you some medical questions, and explain what you can expect during your test.

 

• Depending on what part of your body is being examined, you may need to remove some of your clothing and put on a gown.

 

• You will need to remove any metal (including necklaces and body piercings) or plastic from the part of your body being examined.

 

During your X-ray

 

• The technologist will position you sitting, standing, or lying on the exam table and the X-ray will be conducted.

  

After your X-ray

 

• You can leave immediately after your X-ray.

• The radiologist will review your X-rays and send the results to your physician. Urgent findings will be called or faxed in to your physician.
 

 No appointments are necessary for X-Rays at all locations.



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