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How Do I Prepare for an X-ray?
Plain x-rays of the chest, abdomen, arms, legs and spine require
no preparation and generally take only a few minutes to complete.
However, street clothes and jewellery must be removed from the
area of interest as they can interfere and cover the anatomy.
Please report to the Admitting Department 30 minutes prior to your
scheduled appointment time.
GI Series
Sometimes referred to as an Upper
GI Series, this procedure demonstrates swallowing, blockages,
reflux (causes heartburn), motility (movement) and other conditions
of the esophagus and stomach. The patient drinks barium which
is a white chalky-tasting liquid.
- Time to perform - 30 minutes
- Preparation - You should have nothing to
eat or drink for at least 4 hours prior to your test.
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