For many X-ray requests, no appointment is necessary. Simply bring your referral and visit us during opening hours. Call ahead to confirm.
X-rays are quick, simple and painless, and usually require little or no preparation. Depending on the area being examined, you may be asked to stand, sit or lie down while the images are taken.
Before your X-ray, you may need to remove jewellery, glasses, watches or other metal objects that could affect the images. You may also be asked to change into a gown if your clothing could interfere with the X-ray. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, please let us know before your X-ray.
Follow any specific instructions provided when you book your appointment.
Arrive 15 minutes early to fill in any required paperwork.
X-rays are generally safe when clinically necessary. They use a small amount of ionising radiation, and the benefit of diagnosing an injury or condition usually outweighs the small radiation risk. Please tell our team before your examination if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
No contrast injection is needed for a routine X-ray, such as a chest or bone X-ray. Some specialised X-ray examinations use contrast to show certain structures more clearly. If your examination requires contrast, our team will explain this beforehand.
You can continue taking your regular medications for a routine X-ray unless your doctor or our team advises otherwise. Most routine X-rays require no special preparation. If you are having a specialised examination, we’ll explain any preparation needed.
Most routine X-ray examinations take less than 15 minutes, with each image captured in seconds. Your examination may take longer if several areas need to be checked or you need assistance with positioning. Please allow additional time for registration and any waiting.
A routine X-ray does not affect your ability to drive, so you can usually drive yourself home and resume your normal activities. However, arrange transport if your injury, medical condition or medication makes driving unsafe.
Bulk billing depends on your examination, referral and Medicare eligibility. Please contact our team with your referral so we can confirm whether your X-ray will be bulk-billed and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your examination.
A radiologist will review your X-ray images and send a report to your referring doctor. Reporting times vary depending on the complexity and urgency of the examination. Our team can advise when your report is expected. Please follow up with your doctor to discuss the findings.
