Frequesntly Asked Questions

• How long will my examination take?
• Can I wait for my results?
• How much will my examination cost?
• How can I make a booking?
• Do I need any special preparation?

How long will my examination take?

In general different types of examinations will take different amounts of time depending on the type and complexity of the study. Some examinations will take only a few minutes to complete but their interpretation by our specialist doctors may take longer. Some examinations such as nuclear medicine examinations will take a while to complete. Please consult our friendly and helpful staff about your test to see how long it will take. You could also feel free to consult our patient information page for more information about your examination.

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Can I wait for my results?

Of course if you want you can wait for your results. We have a comfortable waiting room for you to enjoy equipped with our revolutionary Patient Tracking system display allowing you to know exactly what is happening to your examination and report. Because of the recent leaps forward in technology, some of our examinations can produce thousands of images which must be interpreted by our expert specialist doctors, so this can take some time. If at all possible we suggest that you return to pick up your study. Alternately we can in most cases deliver the results to your doctor.

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How much will my examination cost?

At X radiology we Bulk Bill for most radiology and Nuclear medicine examinations. The exception is Ultrasound examinations. This means that in most cases you will have no out of pocket expenses for medicare eligible studies. Please confirm this with our friendly staff at the time of booking. We will need you to bring your medicare card or number to your appointment.

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How can I make a booking?

can phone us on 1300 13 XRAY (1300139729) or follow the links from our website to our online bookings page. In general we will be able to accommodate your request within one working day.

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Do I need any special preparation?

Some examinations will mean that you need to be fasted for a few hours prior to the examination. We may have special instructions about medications which may interfere with your examination or we may need you to drink some fluids. Our staff will inform you of the preparations required for your particular test. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. You can read more about the test on our patient information and preparation pages.

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