X-Rays (General Radiography)

X-Rays (General Radiography)

General Radiography uses x-rays to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. The x-ray machine generates the x-rays which penetrate through the body to produce an image.  It employs medical photography in which a snapshot is made of the specified body part.

During the exam, the patient is positioned so that the part of the body being imaged is located between the receptor and the x-ray tube. Common X-ray procedures include imaging of extremities (hand, foot) and the chest. Although best for bones, x-rays can see many soft tissue structures.

Appointment Information

Typically, the X-ray exams are not booked in advance and are performed on a drop-in basis.

Exam Time

Exams generally take between 10 and 15 minutes. Under certain circumstances the procedure may be prolonged.

The procedure is available in the following MI locations:

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General Information on X-Rays (General Radiography)

Referral Required?
Not required

Locations

chemainus

Chemainus Health Care Centre - Medical Imaging

9909 Esplanade St
Chemainus, B.C.
V0R 1K1

250-737-2040

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Cormorant

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre - Medical Imaging

49 School Rd
Alert Bay, B.C. 
V0N 1A0

250-974-5585

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cowichan

Cowichan District Hospital - Medical Imaging

3045 Gibbins Rd
Duncan, B.C.
V9L 1E5

250-737-2030

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