Diagnostic X-Ray

The Radiology Department at Mizell Memorial Hospital uses digital technology to perform all procedures. All of your procedures will be stored on a computer called a PACS (Picture Archiving Computer System). If you need to request a copy of your studies you will be given a computer disc (CD) instead of film.

The digital image is sent to the computer where it is reviewed by a radiologist. The radiologist is a doctor that has specialized in "reading" x-rays.

We do a variety of procedures in the X-Ray department. Everything from chest x-rays to barium enema's. Most procedures do not require an appointment or that you do anything special before the test. You may be asked to change into a patient gown depending upon the type of x-ray being done.

Procedures that require an appointment will usually require some type of preparation before you arrive for the test. These procedures include upper GI (UGI) studies, any type of barium study, biopsies and hysterosalpingograms (HSG). The Radiologist performs these procedures with the assistance of the technologist. Check with the Radiology department staff before coming to the department if your unsure if an appointment is needed.

After your x-rays are completed, the radiologist will review the images. The radiologist will interpret your study and a typed report will be sent to your physician. Most reports are sent out within 24 hours of your procedure.

If there is a chance that you may be pregnant please inform the technologist before having your x-rays.