Chest X-ray

X-Ray, Chest

How To Prepare

Tell your doctor if you are or might be pregnant. A chest X-ray usually is not done during pregnancy because the radiation could harm the unborn baby (fetus). But the chance of harm to the fetus is very small. If you need a chest X-ray, you will wear a lead apron to help protect your baby.

Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form (What is a PDF document?).

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: September 11, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology
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