Digital X-ray services for the chest, abdomen, spine and extremities (legs and arms) provide greater detail and less radiation exposure for patients than standard film X-rays. No appointment is necessary for routine X-ray examines; just bring the doctor’s written order for the necessary test and your insurance card.
Your technologist will take you to an imaging suite where your X-ray will be taken.
You may be asked to change into a gown and to remove jewelry, eyeglasses and any other metal objects that could show up in the picture.
Before taking the picture, your technologist may cover certain areas of your body with a lead apron to keep them from being exposed to the X-rays.
The technologist will either place you on an examination table or ask you to stand upright in a certain position, possibly using a pillow, sandbag or other device to help you hold the proper position.
The technologist will place a film holder next to the area of your body to be imaged.
You will be asked to remain very still and hold your breath for a few seconds while the picture is taken. This process might be repeated several times.