X-ray Foot and Ankle Left
| Test Name: | X-ray Foot and Ankle Left |
|---|---|
| Test Component: | An X-ray is a quick and painless procedure commonly used to produce images of the inside of the body. It's a very effective way of looking at the bones and can be used to help detect a range of conditions. |
| Testing Cut-off Time: | - |
| Methodology: | A radiographic generator emits X-rays that hit and pass through the material . The beams are then collected on an X-ray film behind the material and any defects are detected by the various large amount of X-rays hitting the film depending on defect type, shape, and size.. |
| Description: | X-rays can be used to examine most areas of the body. They're mainly used to look at the bones and joints, although they're sometimes used to detect problems affecting soft tissue, such as internal organs. Problems that may be detected during an X-ray include: bone fractures and breaks.. |
| Collection Instruction: | The patient is positioned on an X-ray table that carefully positions the part of the body that is to be x-rayed - between the X-ray machine and a cassette containing the X-ray film. Some examinations may be performed with the patient in a sitting or standing position. |
| Department: | Diagnostics |
| TAT: | - |
| REQUISITIONS AND CLINICAL PREREQUISITES: | Avoid using lotions, creams or perfume. Remove metal objects like jewelry, hairpins or hearing aids. Stop eating or drinking several hours beforehand (for GI X-rays). Wear comfortable clothing or change into a gown before the X-ray. |
