Preparation

You are not required to undertake any advance preparation for an X-ray.

Upon arriving at Medscan Barangaroo, you will be taken to a change room. You will be requested to remove relevant clothing and jewellery and to wear an examination gown.

All metal objects, such as keys, clips, buttons, coins and mobile phones, must be removed from the area being imaged.

You will be positioned between the X-ray tube and the X-ray cassette and asked to lie/stand still whilst the X-ray is taken (less than a second). You may be asked to follow some breathing instructions.

Medscan Barangaroo uses the latest digital x-ray equipment providing superior image quality and a lower radiation dose than standard X-ray units.

Procedure

Some X-ray procedures take a short amount of time and others may take longer depending on the complexity of the examination and the number of X-rays required. X-rays may be taken from several different angles so that the doctor can gain as much information as possible.

Female patients who know or think that they might be pregnant, must advise the radiographer of this upon arrival and before the start of the examination.