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Radiology Affiliates Imaging offers a variety of diagnostic imaging services and procedures. Please select a procedure listed below to learn more about that study.

X-Ray Low Dose

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What Is Low-Dose Digital X-Ray?

X-Rays, or radiographs, are a painless medical test that help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. They are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.

Low Dose Digital X-Ray is a patient friendly imaging technology. This new technology emits a 33% lower dose of radiation while improving image quality.

For more information on this and other radiology procedures, please visit: www.radiologyinfo.com

What Should I Expect?

Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-Rays, or radiation like light or radio waves, pass through most objects, including the body. Once it is carefully aimed at the part of the body being examined, an X-Ray machine produces a small burst of radiation that passes through the body, recording an image digitally.

Different parts of the body absorb the X-Rays in varying degrees. Dense bone absorbs much of the radiation while soft tissue, such as muscle, fat, and organs, allow more of the X-Rays to pass through them. As a result, bones appear white on the X-Ray, soft tissue shows up in shades of gray and air appears black.

Generally, two or three X-Rays will be taken depending on the body part that is being viewed. You will be asked to remain as still as possible during the very short exposure time. If necessary, you will be instructed to hold your breath in order to prevent motion from blurring the images. A patient may return to normal activities once his X-Rays are complete.

How Do I Make An Appointment?

If you would like to make an appointment, please call (609) 585-8800 and select option 5. Or you can request an appointment on line.