X-ray radiation is a type of radiation that does not occur naturally and is produced by an X-ray machine.
The purpose of the examination is to obtain images that show any abnormalities in the skeleton, the airways, and/or the abdominal organs.
We ask you to report to the reception desk at Mitralis Diagnostic Center at the agreed time. After this, you may take a seat in the waiting room until the radiographer brings you to the examination room. For the examination, you will need to remove clothing from the part of the body that will be imaged. You may always keep your underwear on. You must also remove any jewelry, piercings, dentures, bras, or other items containing metal that are in or near the area being examined. From the changing booth, you will enter the examination room.
Depending on the type of examination, the radiographer will ask you to stand, lie down, or sit in a specific position. Using a light field, the radiographer adjusts the equipment. When an image is taken, the radiographer may ask you to breathe in or out and then hold your breath. During the exposure, it is important that you remain still to prevent blurring of the X-ray image.
For elderly or dependent patients or for children, it may be desirable for a family member or another companion to be present during the examination. If you are a companion and are (possibly) pregnant, you may not be present during the examination. In that case, please arrange for another companion.
There is no special preparation required for this examination. However, we ask you to keep the following in mind:
No extensive preparation is needed for this examination. Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to remove.
Before the examination, please remove all metal objects such as jewelry, piercings, watches, underwire bras and dental prostheses.
Please note that the area to be imaged must be uncovered. You can always keep your underpants on.
Always inform the radiographer if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
After the examination, the radiologist reviews the images and prepares a report.
This report is then sent to the referring physician (in most cases, your GP).
You will need to make an appointment with your GP to discuss the results.
This examination takes approximately 10 minutes.
You check in at our information desk and take a seat in the waiting room. Then you will be called in within a few minutes. The examination itself takes only about 10 minutes.
Metal objects during the examination
It is important not to wear any metal objects, including piercings, jewelry or dentures, during the examination.
How to proceed in case of pregnancy
A possible pregnancy must be reported before the examination. Our doctors will then decide whether the examination can proceed and in what way.
