Preparing for Your X-Ray Exam

Preparing for Your X-Ray Exam

Patients are requested to wear loose comfortable clothing for general radiography. Patients may be asked to wear a gown for the examination as well. Patients will also be asked to remove all clothing, hearing aids, removable dental material and jewelry in the region being imaged.

Women should also inform the technologist if there is any possibility of pregnancy.

In general:

  • Please plan on showing up 15 minutes prior to scheduled exam time
  • Expect the scan to take approximately 15 to 30 minutes
  • Results will be given to the ordering physicians office within 24 hrs

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