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Digital X ray test
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Also Known As
#1) Radiograph
#2) Roentgenogram
#3) Plain Film
#4) Digital Radiography (DR)
#5) Skeletal Survey
#6) Chest Film (for Lung X-rays)
#7) Bone Scan (Visual)
#8) Diagnostic Imaging Audit
#9) Hard Tissue Imaging
#10) X-Ray Screening
#11) Anatomical Radiography
#12) Orthopedic X-Ray
#13) Trauma Series
#14) KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder X-ray)
#15) Standard Radiological Baseline
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Test Parameters Included
**#1) Bone Density and Structure:**
X-rays are primarily used to look for fractures or infections in bones and teeth. They also help identify signs of arthritis in joints.
**#2) Chest and Abdomen Assessment:**
A chest X-ray can detect pneumonia, heart failure, or lung cancer. Abdominal X-rays are often used to find swallowed objects or detect blockages in the digestive tract.
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Department
RADIOLOGY
Methodology
We utilize **Digital Radiography**. A focused beam of X-ray radiation is passed through the body part being examined. Instead of traditional film, a digital sensor captures the image and sends it immediately to a computer screen for a Radiologist to review. This method uses less radiation and provides much clearer images than older film-based methods.
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Preparation
* **Clothing:** You may need to change into a hospital gown. You must remove jewelry, eyeglasses, and any metal objects that can obscure the image.
* **Pregnancy Disclosure:** **CRITICAL:** Inform the technologist if you are or might be pregnant. While the risk of a single diagnostic X-ray to a fetus is small, protective measures like lead shielding are used.
* **No Fasting:** Most X-rays do not require fasting unless a contrast medium (like Barium) is being used for a digestive study.
* **Stability:** You will need to remain perfectly still, and sometimes hold your breath, while the image is taken to prevent blurring.
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Schedule Report
3 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
**#1) Why does the report take 2 hours?** The images are ready instantly, but a qualified Radiologist must carefully examine each view and dictate a formal medical report.
**#2) Is the radiation dangerous?** The amount of radiation used in a standard X-ray is very low—equivalent to what you naturally receive from the environment over a few days.
**#3) Why do I have to hold my breath?** Any movement, even from breathing, can blur the image of your lungs or heart.
**#4) Can an X-ray see a "pulled muscle"?** No. X-rays only see dense materials like bone. Muscle or ligament injuries usually require an MRI or Ultrasound.
**#5) What is "Contrast"?** Sometimes you might drink a liquid or get an injection (barium or iodine) to help certain organs stand out clearly on the X-ray.
**#6) Why do technologists wear lead aprons?** Because they take hundreds of X-rays every week, they need to protect themselves from cumulative exposure.
**#7) Can X-rays detect cancer?** They can detect masses in the lungs or bones, but other tests (like a biopsy) are needed to confirm if a mass is cancerous.
**#8) Do X-rays hurt?** No, you won't feel the X-ray beams passing through your body.
**#9) What is a "Stress View"?** This is an X-ray taken while a joint is being gently pushed to check for ligament stability.
**#10) Can X-rays see kidney stones?** Some types of stones are dense enough to be seen on an X-ray, but a CT scan is more accurate for this.
**#11) Why do I need multiple "views"?** A single X-ray is flat (2D). Taking images from the front and side helps the doctor see the exact position of a fracture.
**#12) Is it safe for children?** Yes, but technologists use specific "pediatric settings" to ensure the child receives the absolute minimum dose of radiation needed.
**#13) Can I eat before a chest X-ray?** Yes, you can eat and drink normally for most plain X-rays.
**#14) What if I have metal implants?** Metal will show up very bright on the X-ray, but it doesn't prevent the test from being done like an MRI might.
**#15) Is the test result confidential?** Absolutely. At Dr. Patho, your radiological images and reports are kept secure and shared only with you and your doctor.
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Test Description
An **X-Ray** is a quick, painless medical imaging test that produces images of the structures inside your body—particularly your bones. X-ray beams pa...
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Test Code
Xray
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