If you need an X-ray in the Bradenton, FL area, come to PrimeHealth Urgent Care. Our urgent care clinic can see you without an appointment, so you can walk in and receive an X-ray the same day! You will be greeted by our front desk, where they will confirm your condition and information. Then you will have a short wait before seeing our X-ray specialist. Our wait times vary but are consistently shorter when compared to the wait times at a hospital for the same service. Our urgent care is open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (hours subject to change).

An X-ray is a straightforward diagnostic exam—there are no special preparations required, unless you are pregnant or may be pregnant, then you should consult your physician beforehand. Please remember to bring your X-ray referral form, if you have one, and any pertinent medical documents and insurance policies.

The actual process of getting an X-ray usually takes an average of about 15 minutes, though some situations that require extensive imaging may take longer. In addition to this, the total X-ray scanning time depends on the size and shape of the area being scanned. For example, a leg or arm X-ray is often a lot simpler than a chest X-ray, as the image will only be clear when X-raying the chest when the patient is not breathing, so it may need to be redone a few times for clarity.
 
After entering the exam room, the X-ray technician will position you on the exam table, and give you further instructions. You will have the opportunity to ask the X-ray technician questions; feel free to write down a few questions beforehand and bring them to the appointment so you don’t forget to ask something important.

The actual process of getting an X-ray usually takes an average of about 15 minutes, though some situations that require extensive imaging may take longer. In addition to this, the total X-ray scanning time depends on the size and shape of the area being scanned. For example, a leg or arm X-ray is often a lot simpler than a chest X-ray, as the image will only be clear when X-raying the chest when the patient is not breathing, so it may need to be redone a few times for clarity.
 
After entering the exam room, the X-ray technician will position you on the exam table, and give you further instructions. You will have the opportunity to ask the X-ray technician questions; feel free to write down a few questions beforehand and bring them to the appointment so you don’t forget to ask something important.

There are several steps involved in x-ray diagnostics, including processing, analysis, and follow-up. In complex situations or if complications should arise, a specialist may be consulted. This may increase the time it takes to receive the results by a few days or weeks. Patient volume and the number of x-ray results being processed can also have a significant impact on result return time.

• Processing — It typically takes less than 10 minutes to process an X-ray; however, the physical X-ray image is processed on modern digital equipment in an instant. These digital copies can be uploaded and transferred to different medical professionals and specialists within minutes.

• Analysis — The time it takes to analyze X-rays depends on the complexity of the results and the doctor’s workload. For example, it may require less time to assess a clean break or simple fracture in a femur than it would assess multiple fractures in a hand. Sometimes specialists are called in to view the X-rays; this can also result in longer wait times. However, this extra time is important because it allows the attention to detail that is needed to address complex situations.

• Follow-Up — The follow-up period is when the doctor will review the results with the patient; it can take anywhere from a few minutes to several weeks to receive results, depending on the aforementioned factors.
 
If you need an X-ray, come to PrimeHealth Urgent Care today! Call us to book an appointment for an X-ray, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 3018 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203. We serve patients from Bradenton FL, Palmetto FL, Lakewood Ranch FL, Sarasota FL, Ellenton FL, and surrounding areas.