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How do I prepare for an examination
- Generally, you are not required to fast
(abstain from food and
alcoholic drink) for a radiography examination unless so advised by
your doctor or if you are undergoing certain Computerised Tomography
(CT) scans. Please check with your doctor / nurse if you are unsure.
- If you have taken similar examinations
in the past, it is
advisable to bring them along on your appointment.
- When making your appointment please
inform the nurse if you are on
medications for conditions like asthma, diabetes, cardiac or kidney
diseases etc, or if you think you may be pregnant.
- If you will be taking a mammogram
examination, you may wish to be
comfortably attired (e.g. wearing a button-on top) for ease of
examination. Do not use powder or deodorant on your breasts or
armpits on the day of your examination as it will affect the
mammogram image.
What to expect during your appointment
- When your appointment is due, you will
be led to the examination
room by the radiographer.
- You will then be requested to position
yourself either on the
examination bed or to remain standing when the examination is
conducted. This will be explained clearly to you by the radiographer
who will be conducting the examination. At no time should you be
feeling uncomfortable and if you are, do inform the radiographer
immediately.
- Depending on the type and complexity of
the examination, each
examination will usually take between 10 - 35 minutes.
- The collection of results will depend on
your doctor's request.
The result will either be collected by you where you will bring it
back to your doctor for further consultation or it will be
despatched to your doctor who will then schedule an appointment to
discuss the findings with you.
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