General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
Moving while the X-ray is being taken (which usually takes about a tenth of a second) causes the image to become blurry. For chest X-rays, the technician may ask you to take a deep breath and hold it for a short time to ensure image clarity.
The radiation dose received during routine X-rays (such as a chest or hand X-ray) is extremely low and is equivalent to the amount of radiation we receive from the natural environment over a few days. However, very frequent and unnecessary repetitions should be avoided.
Because X-rays can harm the development of the baby in the womb, X-rays are not routinely performed on pregnant women and those suspected of being pregnant. If there is a vital necessity, it can be performed with physician approval while the patient wears lead aprons protecting the abdominal area.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
