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SRG Radiology
Private Service, Radiology
X-ray
An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs and fluids associated with other soft tissues and organs.
What to expect?
You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position and hold your breath on command. There are staff present who will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room.
The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 15 minutes.
