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X-Ray/Digital X-Ray
An X-Ray is a quick painless imaging process resulting in structural images, specifically images of your bones. As the x-ray beams pass through your body they are absorbed by different amounts depending on the density of the materials they pass through. Materials such as bone or metal appear white. Fat, muscle and tissue appear in various shades of gray, while the air in your lungs will appear black.
Contrast Material
Prior to some types of x-rays, you may be required to take a contrast medium such as barium or iodine. These liquids help outline a particular area in the x-ray and provide greater detail for easier x-ray reading. You may be required to swallow the contrast medium or receive it through an injection or enema.
Be sure to tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or have any chance of being pregnant prior to receiving an x-ray.
AFC Urgent Care Portland Offers X-Rays with no Appointment
At AFC Urgent Care of Portland, patients can have X-Rays taken after consulting with a doctor. Contact us if you have questions, or simply come in to any of our Convenient Locations in the Portland, Oregon area to find out more about the non-emergency medical services offered at this state-of-the-art clinics.
Our Walk-In Clinics Are:
- Walk-in friendly
- Open 7-days a week
- In-network for most Oregon insurers
- Open extended hours
- Has X-Ray and Lab onsite
AFC Urgent Care FAQs
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Is it dangerous to get an X-ray?
X-rays do use small amounts of radiation, but they’re generally safe for adults and children. That being said, there are some cases where they can be damaging – to developing babies, for instance. Your AFC provider will take your circumstances into account and answer your unique questions about safety.
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How do I know if I’ll need an X-ray?
Your local AFC team can help you answer that question when you contact them. If you’ve experienced a fall or other injury and are in pain, an X-ray could help determine the best course of treatment. They’re also used in a variety of other circumstances.
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How long does it take to get an X-ray?
At AFC, we always strive to get you in and out as quickly as possible, and the X-ray itself should only take around 15 minutes
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