A Chest X-ray PA captures detailed images of the lungs, heart, and surrounding structures to help diagnose conditions like infections, tumors, fluid buildup, or other chest abnormalities.
There is no special preparation. you will be asked to remove your upper garment, accesorries and brassiere for female to wear a gown during the exam. Patients are advised not to wear clothes with buttons or with rubberized material prior to the procedure instead, please wear any color plain T-shirt.
Bring the latest previous result of x-ray including the film or CD if any.
Patient must notify the Radiologic Technologist if she is pregnant or suspect to be pregnant. if it is necessary for the pregnant Patient to have an X-ray, an written OB clearance is required.