Out Of This World How Long Does An X Ray Report Take
I had an x ray Monday because i have a persistent cough that just will not budge.
How long does an x ray report take. Your breasts may be sore after the mammogram. You will need to hold very still while the X-ray is taken. When I had my X-ray there were hardly any other patients around but a lot of staff doing a lot of chatting.
In an emergency the test results of certain types of X-rays can be available within a few minutes for your doctor or radiologist to review with you. The whole process should take about 15 minutes. Well i am terrified.
One view is taken from the back. While the X-ray is being taken youll need to keep still so the image produced isnt blurred. If there is something wrong then maybe another 20 seconds to figure it out.
You may be asked to hold your breath for a few seconds. A chest x-ray is typically 2 images frontal view and side view possibly compared to a prior study. Technicians dont examine the X-ray for signs of cancer a doctor called a radiologist will do that after your appointment is over.
Most facilities around the world strive to have results within 24 hrs but often this goal is not met. I would say most radiologists can make the determination of normal in about 5 seconds. 2 days after the x-ray I received a missed call from the GP surgery or perhaps the GP.
Bottom line should be. How long does an X-ray take to get results. Two X-ray views of the chest are usually taken.