General X-ray

What is General X-ray?

General x-ray studies are most commonly done on the chest or bones.

How is a general x-ray conducted?

General radiology involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. You may be asked to remove some or all of your clothes and to wear a gown. You may also be asked to remove jewelry or other metal objects. To reduce the possibility of a blurred image on a chest x-ray, you must hold very still and may be asked to keep from breathing for a few seconds while the x-ray picture is taken.

Women should always inform the x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.

These procedures are relatively quick and usually take less than 15 minutes.

How do I schedule an appointment?

A physician's order is required to perform any x-ray study. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Central Scheduling at 520-469-8810.

How do I get my results?

The results of the study are interpreted by one of our board-certified radiologists. The report is sent to your physician who can discuss the results with you.