Preparing for your X-ray
Duration:
From 10 to 45 minutes (approx.)
Type:
Ionising radiation
Prep:
Remove metal objects from area
Notes:
Walk-ins accepted using any provider’s referral
Before your visit
We want you to feel comfortable and prepared for your scan. Here’s what to expect:
- Please advise us if you are, or think you may be, pregnant.
- Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pension Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.
- You may be required to remove jewellery and clothing that contain zips or metal objects, as these items can interfere with the X-ray quality.
During your scan
- You may be asked to change into a gown. Depending on which area you are having examined, you may be asked to lie on a table, stand or sit.
- It is very important you remain still while your X-ray is taken.
Further reading
Why Choose GMI for Your X-ray
We perform a wide range of x-ray and screening procedures. This can range from chest and abdominal x-rays, spine, extremities, head, orbits, to other more specialised procedures. Screening procedures include radiopaque contrast swallows and arthrograms, plus many more.
X-rays are low-levels of radiation that penetrate through the body to create an image, with the x-rays being absorbed differently between soft tissue and hard tissues (i.e. bone).
