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Chest X-ray is now a basic procedure for wellness screening: for personal check-up, diagnostic monitoring, and various employment medical purposes.
At Pioneer Lab, WE ensure “safety and quality assurance first” prior X-ray procedure .WE commit to provide you reliable results through our regular calibration and QA program, performed by our QA calibration team. Our licensed Radio-logic Technologists and our Radiologists are DELIGHTED TO SERVE YOU, 7-DAYS A WEEK : Mondays to Saturdays: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sundays: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TRIVIA:
What is an X-ray?
An X-ray is a common imaging test that’s been used for decades. It can help your doctor view the inside of your body without having to make an incision. This can help them diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions.
Different types of X-rays are used for different purposes. For example, your doctor may order a mammogram to examine your breasts. Or they may order an X-ray with a barium enema to get a closer look at your gastrointestinal tract.There are some risks involved in getting an X-ray. But for most people, the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Talk to your doctor to learn more about what is right for you.
Why is an X-ray performed?
Your doctor may order an X-ray to:
- examine an area where you’re experiencing pain or discomfort
- monitor the progression of a diagnosed disease, such as osteoporosis
- check how well a prescribed treatment is working
Conditions that may call for an X-ray include:
- bone cancer
- breast tumors
- enlarged heart
- blocked blood vessels
- conditions affecting your lungs
- digestive problems
- fractures
- infections
- osteoporosis
- arthritis
- tooth decay
- needing to retrieve swallowed items
How is the procedure performed?
An X-ray technologist or radiologist can perform an X-ray in a hospital’s radiology department, a dentist’s office, or a clinic that specializes in diagnostic procedures.
Once you’re fully prepared, your X-ray technician or radiologist will tell you how to position your body to create clear images. They may ask you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. They may take images while you stand in front of a specialized plate that contains X-ray film or sensors. In some cases, they may also ask you to lie or sit on a specialized plate and move a large camera connected to a steel arm over your body to capture X-ray images.
It’s important to stay still while the images are being taken. This will provide the clearest images possible.The test is finished as soon as your radiologist is satisfied with the images gathered.