X-Ray
You see the world not as what it is but as who you are
X-ray allows us to see through a person’s skin and capture pictures inside the body. This fast, painless exam provides us with basic understanding of your conditions and the right answers to your pain, symptoms and query.
During your exam
Our X-ray radiographer will guide you into certain positions before the X-ray picture is taken. It is important to pay attention to the X-ray technologist’s instruction.
Do stay still when the X-ray picture is being taken, so that your picture will turn out clear and sharp.
Duration of X-ray exams
The actual X-ray procedure only takes a few seconds. The entire procedure which includes changing and positioning however takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Common Types of X-Ray
Before your exam…
You will be asked to be change into a patient gown, remove all metal objects/piercing and jewellery accessories.
Please let our staff know if you are pregnant. It possible, you should avoid having an X-ray when you are pregnant. This is because X-ray uses ionising radiation which can cause a small increased risk of the baby developing cancer in childhood.
Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle
- A chest X-ray radiation dose is similar to natural exposure from the environment for 10days.
- X-ray is also use in commercial in airport security system to scans baggage for dangerous items and full body X-ray scans for additional security measure.
- In the arts and artifact industry, X-ray are also used by art historians to detect counterfeit art.
