Screening / Fluoroscopy

What you need to do before a fluoroscopy examination

• You will need a referral from your doctor
• You will require an appointment
• At the time of booking your appointment you will be advised of any necessary test preparation
• Advise booking staff of any medical conditions that may contraindicate preparations or the test itself. Please state if you are, or think you could be, pregnant or are breastfeeding
• Keep taking your medication unless otherwise advised
• Please bring any previous relevant X-rays or scans to your appointment

What will happen when you have your examination under fluoroscopy

• You may be asked to fill out an information/consent form before we commence your test
• You may need to drink some oral contrast
• You may be asked to change into a gown
• During the examination you will be given instructions on how to position your body
• You may be given breathing instructions during the scan
• Information on post-procedural care will be provided prior to leaving the department

Your report and images

• A report will either be sent back to your referring doctor or you may be asked to return to collect them once they have been reported by one of our radiologists
• Digital copies of all studies are stored on our image archiving system (PACS) for comparison with any future examinations