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Service 04 · X-ray & Fluoroscopy

Digital X-ray with Videofluoroscopy

The everyday workhorse - plus imaging that moves in real time.

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Typical time
Plain X-ray: minutes; fluoroscopy longer
Radiation
Low-dose X-rays
Preparation
None for plain X-ray; specific for contrast studies
Report ready
Confirmed at booking

What it shows

Digital X-ray gives quick, sharp images of bones, chest and abdomen; videofluoroscopy adds live moving imaging for dynamic and contrast studies.

  • Chest X-ray
  • Bones & joints
  • Spine
  • Contrast studies of the digestive tract
  • Dynamic swallowing studies

Your examination

What to expect, step by step

  1. 01

    Check in with your prescription; plain X-rays are usually done with little waiting.

  2. 02

    You stand, sit or lie as positioned by the technologist; jewellery and metal near the area are removed.

  3. 03

    Exposure itself takes a fraction of a second; a few views may be needed.

  4. 04

    For fluoroscopy studies, you may drink or be given a contrast preparation while live images are recorded.

  5. 05

    A radiologist reviews the images and prepares your report.

Preparation

Before you come

Plain X-rays need no preparation. Contrast and fluoroscopy studies (such as barium examinations) have specific fasting or bowel-preparation instructions, given to you when the study is scheduled.

Full guide: Preparing for X-ray, Fluoroscopy & OPG

Your report

What you take home, and when

Report ready

Confirmed when you book

Urgent clinical questions are prioritised - tell us when you book.

Collection

  • Secure digital access to your images and report
  • Printed report and films on request at the front desk

Discussing findings

The reporting radiologist can discuss findings with your referring doctor - ask at the desk and we will arrange it.

Safety & screening

X-ray examinations use low doses of radiation and are performed when your doctor considers them indicated.

  • Tell us if you are, or might be, pregnant before any X-ray examination.
  • Exposures are planned to keep dose as low as reasonably achievable for the clinical question.
  • For contrast studies, follow the fasting or preparation instructions exactly - they decide the quality of the study.

Questions

Asked before every X-ray & Fluoroscopy scan

Plain X-rays are usually quick. Calling ahead helps us keep your waiting time short; fluoroscopy and contrast studies are scheduled in advance.

A plain X-ray uses a very small dose. Your doctor weighs the value of the information against the exposure whenever imaging is advised - and our protocols keep dose as low as reasonably achievable.

Tell us first, every time. X-rays in pregnancy are performed only when your doctor judges them necessary, with appropriate precautions - and for many questions, ultrasound can answer instead.

Comfortable clothing without metal near the area being imaged - zips, hooks, buttons and jewellery can shadow the image. A gown is provided whenever needed.

It records X-ray images while movement happens. Swallowing assessments and contrast studies of the digestive tract are the common uses - your doctor will specify the study needed.

Book a scan

Ready for your X-ray & Fluoroscopy scan?

Request an appointment and our team will confirm timing and preparation with you personally.

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