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Chest X-ray (also called Chest radiograph, CXR, Chest film). NABL-accredited diagnostic laboratory accuracy. complementary home sample collection. Verified reports delivered within 6 hours straight to WhatsApp.
2 Parameters
Commonly prescribed for: Chest pain, persistent cough, breathing trouble
Center Visit Required
Report Delivery:
Sample before 12 PM → by 8:30 PM today
Sample after 12 PM → by 1 PM tomorrow
Age Group
All
Sample Required
Non-invasive
Test For
Men,Women,Corporate
Contains
1 Tests
Tests
available at
Center Visit Required
Preparations
No Special Preparation.
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Reviewed by Dr. Anurag Gupta, MBBS, MD Pathology
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Tapadia Diagnostic Centre — Since 1989
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Understanding Chest X-ray
Know More About This Test
A Chest X-Ray PA (Postero-Anterior) View is a commonly performed digital imaging test used to visualize the lungs, heart, ribs, diaphragm, and major blood vessels. In the PA view, X-rays pass from the back to the front of the chest, producing a clearer and more accurate image of thoracic structures than other views.
Digital chest X-rays allow quick image acquisition with reduced radiation exposure and better contrast, helping doctors identify abnormalities at an early stage.
Why Is This Test Recommended?
This test is recommended when symptoms such as persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, or suspected lung infection are present. It is also routinely used for pre-employment screening, pre-surgical evaluation, tuberculosis detection, and monitoring chronic lung diseases.
What Do the Results Indicate?
Findings may reveal lung infections, fluid accumulation, lung collapse, tumors, rib fractures, or heart enlargement. A normal result suggests healthy lung and chest anatomy.
How Is the Test Performed and Prepared For?
The patient stands in front of the X-ray detector and holds their breath briefly during image capture. No fasting or special preparation is required. Metallic objects on the chest must be removed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is radiation exposure safe?
Yes, minimal; chest X-rays use very low doses of radiation that are considered safe for diagnostic purposes.Is it painful?
No, chest X-ray is completely painless and non-invasive, requiring only that you stand still and hold your breath briefly.Can it detect TB?
Yes, chest X-ray can detect tuberculosis by revealing characteristic lung abnormalities, though further tests may be needed for confirmation.Is pregnancy a concern?
Inform the doctor; while radiation exposure is minimal, pregnant women should notify their healthcare provider to weigh risks and benefits or use protective shielding.How fast are results available?
Same day; digital chest X-ray results are typically available within a few hours, allowing for quick diagnosis and treatment planning.
How it works?
Bring prescription + arrive 15 min early
Change into gown, remove all metal
Lie on bed, slide into scanner
Stay still, hear soft tapping sounds
Done — Reports on WhatsApp in 6 hrs
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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Anurag Gupta, MBBS, MD Pathology
Fellowship in Clinical & Cancer Cytogenetics — Director of Genomics at Tapadia Diagnostics
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