Chest X-Ray
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 (Reference fetus Opens New Window). 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 
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 11, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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