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It is a type of ultrasound with which the blood flow through the renal and/or abdominal arteries and veins is studied, which allows to know its morphology, speed and resistance at a specific moment. The test lasts from 10 to 20 minutes.

1. Estimated time of departure with test result: 1 hour.
2. Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
3. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
4. No fasting in case of transplanted patients.

It is an imaging test that studies the anatomical characteristics of the kidneys, ureters and bladder. The test is not painful. Sometimes it is necessary to apply abdominal pressure and this may cause slight discomfort. The exam lasts approximately 10 to 20 minutes.

• The patient should drink liquid (not gas) until he/she has the desire to urinate (Max. 500 ml), which should be informed in due time at the reception desk.
• Once admitted to the room, the patient will undergo a pre-micturition ultrasound (before urinating).
• In the event that you have been instructed to measure post-micturition residue, the physician will instruct you to urinate, and then resume the test in the post-micturition period (after you have urinated).

Imaging test that studies the main intra-abdominal organs. It is not a painful test, sometimes it is necessary to put pressure on the abdomen and this may cause discomfort. The exam lasts approximately 10 to 20 minutes.

Fasting range:

• 0 - 2 years: 2 hours fasting time
• 2 years 1 day - 4 years: 3 hours of fasting
• 4 years 1 day - 12 years: 4 hours of fasting
• Over 12 years old 1 day: 6 hours of fasting

Diabetic patients: 4 hours fasting.

It is an imaging test that studies the anatomical characteristics of the pelvis; bladder, uterus and ovaries in girls; and bladder, prostate and seminal vesicles in boys. The imaging exam takes 10 to 20 minutes.

1. Estimated time of departure with exam result: 1 hour
2. Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
3. All patients should drink plenty of non-carbonated liquid (max. 500 ml), retaining urine prior to the examination. Ideally, 2 hours of urine retention (notify the reception if the patient presents urinary desire or continence problems before the start of the exam).
4. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
5. It does not require fasting.
6. Bring change of clothes for the patient.7. The patient must be accompanied by father, mother or legal guardian during the examination (1 companion).

It is an imaging test performed to obtain images of the testicles and surrounding areas of the testicles in children. The imaging exam lasts approximately 10 to 20 minutes.

1. Estimated time of departure with test result: 1 hour.
2. Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
3. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
4. No particular indications
5. The patient must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the examination (1 accompanying person).

Soft tissue ultrasound is performed in any area of the body at a superficial level, that is, alterations that involve swelling or an increase in the volume of the skin. For example: inguinal hernias.

Ultrasound is safe, non-invasive, painless and does not use ionizing radiation, so it can be performed by pregnant women. The imaging exam takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes. No prior preparation is required.

1. Estimated time of departure with exam result: 1 hour
2. Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
3. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
4. Wear loose-fitting clothing.
5. The patient must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the examination (1 accompanying person).

Thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive study, in which high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) are used to obtain images of the thyroid gland and complete its evaluation.

• Estimated time of departure with exam result: 1 hour
• Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
• It is not necessary to come on an empty stomach.
• You will take a bath or shower on the day of the test, before going for the test.
• You should wear comfortable clothing that is easy to put on and take off.
• You can live a normal life, and no special care is required.
• You should not stop taking your regular medication.
• If you have in your possession previous explorations (ultrasound scans, X-rays, CT or CAT scans, etc.), it is very convenient to bring them with you on the day of the examination.

The study is performed in 2 parts, the first part consists of the intravenous administration of a radiotracer, followed by a waiting period for the tracer to enter the kidneys, this lasts approximately 2 to 6 hours and then the images are taken.

Indications:

• Bring all previous examinations related to the current disease (X-rays, ultrasound, scanner, MRI, etc.). Hospitalized patients should bring a medical record and clinical summary.
• Do not discontinue medication if you are undergoing treatment
• Bring loose fitting clothing, i.e.: sweatshirt and t-shirt. Children who wear diapers should bring 5 diapers and 2 changes of clothes for change if necessary. No metal items: hooks, medals, etc.
• It is advisable to bring a toy or pacifier for entertainment.
• You do not need to fast. You can eat normally before and after the test.
• The person bringing the child to the examination must not be pregnant.

Post-test:

• This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.
• The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children the night of that day (8-10 hours post injection).

The test is performed in 2 parts: the first part consists of the intravenous injection of the radiotracer plus diuretic with immediate post-injection imaging; then the patient waits between 45 minutes and 2 hours for late imaging control (2 minutes).

Indications:

• Bring all previous examinations related to the current disease (X-rays, ultrasound scans, scans, MRI, etc.). Hospitalized patients should bring a chart and clinical summary.
• Do not discontinue medication if you are undergoing treatment
• Bring loose fitting clothing, i.e.: sweatshirt and t-shirt. Children who wear diapers should bring 5 diapers and 2 changes of clothes for change if necessary. No metal items: hooks, medals, etc.
• It is advisable to bring a toy or pacifier for entertainment.
• You do not need to fast. You can eat normally before and after the exam. You should bring liquid (juice, milk, water) to drink according to the indication given by the professionals according to your age.
• The person bringing the child to the examination must not be pregnant.

Post-test:

• The patient can eat normally.
• This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.
• Patients with fluid restriction will only take the amount of fluid indicated by the treating physician.
• The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children the night of that day (8-10 hours post injection).

On the day of the examination you should bring all previous tests related to the current disease, especially related imaging tests.

• Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
• Must come with loose clothing, without metallic elements, for example: sweatshirt and T-shirt; if you use diapers, you must bring at least 4 changes of clothes.
• It is advisable to bring a toy or pacifier for entertainment.
• You do not need to fast and should bring a bottle with liquid (juice, milk, water) at least 1 liter, to drink during the exam. Bring a snack.
• You should allow 2 to 4 hours for the exam.
• The person bringing the child for examination must not be pregnant.
• This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.
• The patient with renal insufficiency who has fluid restriction should not bring his bottle with fluid.
• If the patient is probed, he/she should bring the implements for personal use.
• If the patient is feverish or allergic, the examination should be rescheduled for another date.
• You must bring the requested documents: examination order and others.

The test consists of the placement of a bladder catheter through the urethra through which the serum with the radiopharmaceutical is instilled into the bladder. Continuous images of the bladder and kidneys are acquired for 1 or more micturition cycles.

Indications:

• At the time of scheduling the appointment, the secretary will indicate the exact date to take a urine test and urine culture, which only if it comes out normal allows to perform Cystography.
• As soon as you have the result (of the urine test with urine culture), you should call Mater to read it and thus confirm the performance of the cystography.
• Bring urine culture (negative), with less than 10 days since the sample was taken; without this the procedure will not be performed, it must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the appointment for the test.
• Bring all previous examinations related to the current disease (X-rays, ultrasound, scanner, MRI, etc.). Hospitalized patients should bring a chart and clinical summary.
• Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
• Bring loose fitting clothing, i.e.: sweatshirt and t-shirt. Children who wear diapers should bring 5 diapers and 2 changes of clothes for change if necessary. No metal items: hooks, medals, etc.
• It is advisable to bring a toy or pacifier for entertainment.
• You do not need to fast. You can eat normally before and after the exam. You should bring liquid (juice, milk, water) to drink according to the indication given by the professionals according to your age.
• The person bringing the child to the examination must not be pregnant.

If your child has any heart disease and/or Down syndrome, he/she must be previously evaluated by the cardiologist (who will issue a discharge certificate if applicable or will indicate whether or not to take prophylaxis). If prophylaxis is needed, it must be prescribed by the cardiologist, who will indicate oral medication and will issue a prescription with indications for the mother to administer it prior to the exam.

Post-test

• This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.
• Patients with fluid restriction will only take the amount of fluid indicated by the treating physician.
• The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children for up to 6 Hours Post Exams.

The examination is performed in 3 parts: the first one consists of the intravenous injection of the radiotracer plus diuretic with immediate post-injection imaging, with the patient lying on the stretcher; when he/she needs to urinate, he/she will be seated on a bedpan and a continuous acquisition of images of the bladder and kidneys during urination will be performed. Subsequently, new images will be acquired in the lying position. Post micturition control after 45 minutes and/or 2 hours if the sphincter is not controlled, urine in diaper lying down.

Indications:

• Bring all previous examinations related to the current disease (X-rays, ultrasound, scans, MRI, etc.). Hospitalized patients should bring a chart and clinical summary.
• Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
• Bring loose fitting clothing, i.e., sweatshirt and t-shirt. Children who wear diapers should bring 5 diapers and 2 changes of clothes for change if necessary. No metallic elements: hooks, medals, etc.
• It is advisable to bring a toy or pacifier for entertainment.
• You do not need to fast. You can eat normally before and after the exam. You should bring liquid (juice, milk, water) to drink according to the indication given by the professionals according to age.
• The person bringing the child to the examination must not be pregnant.

Post-test:

• The patient can eat normally.
• This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.
• Patients with fluid restriction will only take the amount of fluid indicated by the treating physician.
• The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children until the evening of the day the test was performed.

1. Bring all previous examinations related to the current disease.

Example: neck or thyroid ultrasound, thyroid profile (blood test), previous thyroid scintigram. Hospitalized patients should bring an updated record and epicrisis.

2. Outpatients bring original medical order.

3. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.

4. Must come with loose clothing without metallic elements (hook, medals, etc.) or high collar, for example: sweatshirt and T-shirt without high collar.

5. Fasting is not required. Eat normally before and after the exam.

6. You should allow approximately 1 hour for the examination.

7. The test is not performed on pregnant women.

8. If the patient is a self-sufficient adult, he/she does not need to be accompanied.

9. The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.

10. This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.

11. The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children during the day the test is performed.

Bring all previous examinations related to the current disease.

Example: ultrasound of the neck or thyroid, parathyroid hormone (PTH) in blood, previous parathyroid scintigram. Hospitalized patients should bring updated record and epicrisis.

2. Outpatients bring original medical order.

3. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.

4. Must come with loose clothing without metallic elements (hook, medals, etc.) or high collar, for example: sweatshirt and T-shirt without high collar.

5. Fasting is not required. Eat normally before and after the exam. Bring a snack.

6. You should allow approximately 3 hours for the examination.

7. The test is not performed on pregnant women.

8. If the patient is a self-sufficient adult, he/she does not need to be accompanied.

9. The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.

10. This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.

11. The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children during the day the test is performed.

Bring all previous exams related to the current disease. Example: Abdominal Ultrasound, Endoscopy or Colonoscopy, laboratory tests, previous scintigrams, etc. Hospitalized patients should bring an updated record and epicrisis.

2. Outpatients bring original medical order.

3. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.

4. Barium studies should not have been performed 2 weeks prior to the test.

5. They must come with loose clothing without metallic elements (hook, medals, etc.), for example: sweatshirt and T-shirt. Children who wear diapers should bring 5 diapers and 2 changes of clothes to change if necessary.

6. Small patients bring a toy or pacifier for entertainment.

7. 4 hours of fasting is required. Bring a snack for after the study.

8. You should have approximately 2 hours to perform the test. This consists of an intravenous puncture for the administration of ranitidine, cimetidine or omeprazole (premedication prior to the exam) and the radioactive tracer. It then continues with the acquisition of images of the abdomen and pelvis and then with later post micturition images.

9. The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.

10. This test does not produce allergic reactions or other symptoms.

11. The patient should stay 2 meters away from pregnant women and children during the day the test is performed.

In this test it is essential that the child urinates spontaneously, so avoid going to the bathroom for 2 hours prior to the test so that he/she has the urge to urinate at the time of the test. Take the opportunity to bring some juice or water to use in case you do not have the desire to urinate.

1. The test is not painful.
2. The patient should report 15 minutes before the examination to the Diagnostic Center.
3. The test takes an average of 30 minutes.
4. The patient should drink non-carbonated liquid (max. 500 ml) until he/she has the desire to urinate, which should be reported at the reception desk so that the examination can begin.
5. It does not require fasting.
6. If you have a menstrual period, you must notify the scheduling clerks in advance.
7. Outpatients bring original medical order.
8. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
9. The patient should present with healthy and clean genitals, do not use creams, oils or talcum powder.
10. Due to the characteristics of the examination, it is necessary to have time available, since the appointment time does not always coincide with the patients' desire to urinate.
11. The examination report is delivered within 30 minutes after the end of the examination.

Urodynamics is a complementary test within the study scheme of the renal vesico-bladder unit.

It is an invasive test, since an intravesical and intra-abdominal probe must be installed. The test does not radiate nor does it use contrast medium.

1. Bring urine test and urine culture (result must be negative), with less than 10 days since the sample was taken. Important: without this, the procedure will not be performed (which qualifies the MATER Diagnostic Center).
2. Present with a clinical summary and updated radiological examinations.
3. If your child does not take antibiotics for the urinary tract on an ongoing basis, your treating physician should prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis for 3 days (the day before the test, the day of the test, and the day after the test)
   . Prophylaxis should be prescribed by the referring center.
4. Light diet the day before the exam, without vegetables, fruits, legumes or fried foods.
5. The night before the examination, the patient should perform an intestinal lavage with fleet enema or babylax enema. In case the patient suffers from constipation, the lavage should be performed for two nights prior to the exam.
   *In case the patient is under 2 years old, glycerin suppository should be administered the 2 nights prior to the exam.
6. It is not necessary to come on an empty stomach on the day of the exam. The patient can have breakfast or lunch, according to the indicated diet, prior to the exam.
7. Take routine medications. Do not discontinue.
8. The patient should present with healthy and clean genitals, do not use creams, oils or talcum powder.
9. The exam will not be performed on patients with menstrual periods. If you are in this condition, you must give notice and reschedule.
10. The patient must come with an urge to urinate, it is suggested to bring juice or water (do not give carbonated beverages). Maximum consumption of 500 ml.
    *PATIENTS THAT ARE BREATHING ONLY* Must be catheterized prior to the exam (bladder must be empty at the time of the exam).
11. On the day of the examination, you must bring your original medical order and urine and urine culture results.
12. It takes approximately 1 hour to take the exam.

Regarding this test you should know that, to perform it, a catheter must be introduced through the urinary tract, through which a liquid with iodinated contrast medium will pass.

1. Bring urine test and urine culture (result must be negative), no more than 10 days old. Important: without this, the procedure will not be performed.

2. If your child has any heart disease, he/she must be previously evaluated by the cardiologist (who must issue a certificate and indicate if he/she needs prophylaxis, and if so, request a prescription and administer medication prior to the exam). This pass must be handed in at the reception desk on the day of the exam with the cardiologist's name and signature.
   Without the cardiologist's pass, the procedure will not be performed.

3. Bring all previous tests related to the current disease (especially renal ultrasound).

4. Outpatients must bring original physician's order.

5. Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.

6. If your child does not take antibiotics for the urinary tract on an ongoing basis, your treating physician should prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis for 3 days (the day before the test, the day of the test, and the day after the test)
   . Prophylaxis should be prescribed by the treating physician.

7. The patient should eat a light diet the day before the exam (no fruits, vegetables, legumes and fried foods). On the day of the exam, the patient should fast for 1 hour.

8. The night before the examination, the patient should perform an intestinal lavage with fleet enema. In case the patient suffers from constipation, the lavage should be performed for two nights before the exam.
   *In case the patient is under 2 years old, glycerin suppository should be administered the 2 nights before the exam.

9. The examination will not be performed on patients with menstrual periods. If so, you must give notice and reschedule. 

10. The patient should come with the urge to urinate, it is suggested to bring juice or water (do not give carbonated beverages). Maximum volume of 500 ml.

11. *PACIENTS TO BE PROBEED* Must be probed prior to the examination (bladder must be empty at the time of the examination).

It is a radiological exploration of the lower urinary tract, i.e., it studies the bladder and urethra. To perform it, a catheter must be introduced through the urinary tract, through which a liquid of iodinated contrast medium will pass.

Requirements:

• At the time of requesting the time of the Urethrocystography, you will be informed of the date on which the complete urine test with urine culture should be taken.
• Once the Normal Urine Culture is confirmed (which should be reported immediately to the Corporation), the time will be confirmed.

On the day of the examination the patient should:

• Bring order of examination (in original)
• Submit your urine test and urine culture, (printed).
• The patient must be taking antibiotics for three days, before the examination, during the examination and after the examination.
• The patient must have one hour of fasting (before the exam time), bring a bottle with food, pacifier and snack according to age.
• Bring previously taken radiological exams

Remarks:

If your child has a heart disease and/or Down syndrome, he/she must be previously evaluated by the cardiologist (who will issue a discharge certificate if applicable or will indicate whether or not to take prophylaxis). If prophylaxis is needed, it must be prescribed by the cardiologist, who will indicate oral medication and will issue a prescription with indications for the mother to administer it prior to the exam.

When requesting the time, the secretary should be informed if the child has any type of allergy or is suffering from any infectious disease: plague, fever or diaper rash, as well as if he/she is allergic to any medication or food, especially fish and seafood.

• For this examination, informed consent must be signed, which can only be done by the mother, father or legal representative of the child.
• The person accompanying the patient during the examination must not be pregnant.

Radiological examination in which the patient is given a liquid solution with contrast medium to drink in order to evaluate by fluoroscopy the anatomy, motility and progression of the contrast medium in the digestive tract in different views and in real time. The EED exam is used to rule out anatomical alterations.

On the day of the examination the patient should:

• Bring original medical order
• Bring all previous examinations related to the disease.
• Do not stop taking medication if you are under treatment
• The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.
• The patient must be presented on an empty stomachaccording to the following indications:
  • 0 to 3 months: 3 hours of fasting (if Newborn ask)
  • From 3 to 8 months: 4 hours of fasting.
  • From 9 months to 5 years: 5 hours of fasting
  • Older than 6 years old: 6 hours fasting time
  • The last meal should be light, without fats.
• You should bring snack food and liquid to give to the patient after the exam.
• Patients under 3 years of age or with special requirements should bring an empty bottle and diaper.
• You must have at least 1 hour to take the exam.
• If it is a patient with associated cardiopathy, he/she must bring a cardiological pass.

Post-test

• The patient can eat normally.
• You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation or post-exam constipation.
• Stools on the same day or the next day may be whiter than normal.

Radiological examination in which the patient is given a liquid solution with contrast medium to drink in order to evaluate by fluoroscopy the anatomy, motility and progression of the contrast medium in the digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine and cecum) in different views and in real time.

On the day of the examination the patient should:

• Bring original medical order
• Bring all previous examinations related to the disease.
• Do not stop taking medication if you are under treatment
• The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.
• The patient must be fastingaccording to the following indications:
  • 0 to 3 months: 3 hours of fasting (if Newborn ask)
  • From 3 to 8 months: 4 hours of fasting.
  • From 9 months to 5 years: 5 hours of fasting
  • Older than 6 years old: 6 hours fasting time
  • The last meal should be light, without fats.
• You should bring snack food and liquid to give to the patient after the exam.
• Duration of the test: Undetermined time, since it can last several hours and even require control at 24 hours.
• Patient under 3 years old or with special requirements must bring empty bottle and gender diaper.
• If it is a patient with associated cardiopathy, he/she must bring a cardiological pass.

Post-test

• The patient can eat normally.
• You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation or post-exam constipation.
• Stools on the same day or the next day may be whiter than normal.
• The patient may present transient constipation or stool.

Radiological examination in which the radiologist must place a rectal probe in the patient, through which a liquid solution with contrast medium is introduced to evaluate by means of fluoroscopy the anatomy, motility and progression of the contrast medium in the large intestine in different views and in real time.

On the day of the examination the patient should:

• Bring original medical order
• Bring all previous examinations related to the disease.
• Do not stop taking medication if you are under treatment
• The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.
• No preparation is required.
• Duration of the test: Undetermined time, since it can last several hours and even require control at 24 hours.

Post-test

• The patient can eat normally.
• You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation or post-exam constipation.
• Stools on the same day or the next day may be whiter than normal.
• The patient may present transient constipation or stool.
• If you have other associated pathologies, please notify us at the time of requesting the appointment.
• The person accompanying the patient must not be pregnant.
• When requesting an appointment you should tell the secretary if the child has any type of allergy or is suffering from any infectious disease: plague, fever, skin irritation or other.
• The patient should present with healthy and clean genitals, do not use creams, oils or talcum powder.
• Notify the reception if the patient has undergone contrast examinations. Example: esophagus-stomach-duodenum, intestinal transit, enema or others within the week.

A series of X-ray images of the esophagus taken after the patient is given a contrast solution liquid, which allows the outline of the inner walls of the esophagus to be seen on the X-ray images.

On the day of the examination the patient should:

• Bring original medical order
• Bring all previous examinations related to the disease.
• Do not stop taking medication if you are under treatment
• The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.
• The patient must be presented on an empty stomachaccording to the following indications:
  • 0 to 3 months: 3 hours of fasting (if Newborn ask)
  • From 3 to 8 months: 4 hours of fasting.
  • From 9 months to 5 years: 5 hours of fasting
  • Older than 6 years old: 6 hours fasting time
  • The last meal should be light, without fats.
• You should bring snack food and liquid to give to the patient after the exam.
• Patients under 3 years of age or with special requirements should bring an empty bottle and diaper.
• You must have at least 1 hour to take the exam.
• If it is a patient with associated cardiopathy, he/she must bring a cardiological pass.

Post-test

• The patient can eat normally.
• You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation or post-exam constipation.
• Stools on the same day or the next day may be whiter than normal.

A swallowing study is a test that shows what happens in the throat and esophagus when the patient swallows. The test uses real-time x-rays (fluoroscopy) taken during the swallowing process.

For the swallowing study, the patient will be administered a contrast liquid which will be swallowed by the patient. The contrast shows the movements of the throat and esophagus on the X-ray while the patient swallows.

On the day of the examination the patient should:

• Bring original medical order
• Bring all previous examinations related to the disease.
• Do not stop taking medication if you are under treatment
• The person accompanying the patient to the examination must not be pregnant.
• The patient must be presented on an empty stomachaccording to the following indications:
  • 0 to 3 months: 3 hours of fasting (if Newborn ask)
  • From 3 to 8 months: 4 hours of fasting.
  • From 9 months to 5 years: 5 hours of fasting
  • Older than 6 years old: 6 hours fasting time
  • The last meal should be light, without fats.
• You should bring snack food and liquid to give to the patient after the exam.
• Patients under 3 years of age or with special requirements should bring an empty bottle and diaper.
• You must have at least 1 hour to take the exam.
• If it is a patient with associated cardiopathy, he/she must bring a cardiological pass.

Post-test

• The patient can eat normally.
• You should drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation or post-exam constipation.
• Stools on the same day or the next day may be whiter than normal.

Exam that allows observing the organs and structures of the abdomen through X-rays. It is performed to diagnose or rule out obstructions, perforations, stones in the abdomen, among others. The patient will be positioned on a seriographic table and X-rays will be taken covering the whole area of the abdomen.

• Fasting is not required (unless indicated by the treating physician).
• Estimated time of departure with exam result: 1 hour
• Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
• Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing.
• The patient must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the examination (1 accompanying person).

Exam that allows observing the organs and structures of the thorax through X-rays. The patient will be positioned on a seriographic table and X-rays will be taken covering the entire thorax area. The medical technologist may ask the patient to hold his/her breath for a few seconds while the images are being taken.

• Fasting is not required (unless indicated by the treating physician).
• Estimated time of departure with exam result: 1 hour
• Bring original stamped medical order (if applicable).
• Do not discontinue medications if you are under treatment.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing.
• The patient must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the examination (1 accompanying person).