Chest X-Ray (PA View)
Standard chest film for cough, fever, breathlessness and pre-employment.
Also known as: chest x-ray, CXR, chest radiograph
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Imaging
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About this test
A chest X-ray is the standard first image for a persistent cough, fever or breathlessness, and is required for most pre-employment and visa medicals. It shows the lungs, heart size and the bones of the chest wall.
What it measures
- Lung fields, showing infection, fluid and masses
- Heart size and outline
- Diaphragm and costophrenic angles
- Ribs, clavicles and spine
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Fever & infection
- General health
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