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If you don't find the information you need, please finger self-ruling to contact us. Do I need a doctor's referral to have an examination? Yes, we require a referral from an authorised referrer surpassing we can perform any medical imaging study. Authorised referrers are usually doctors or specialists, but dentists, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists and podiatrists are moreover authorised to send patients for unrepealable examinations Will Lake Imaging winnow flipside radiology provider's referral? Yes, we winnow any radiology referral. Unless the referral is specifically addressed to an individual doctor, e.g. Dear Dr Jones, Lake Imaging will winnow a referral for medical imaging at any of our practice locations. Please note, some examinations are only performed at particular locations. We've listed which examinations are performed at each Lake Imaging location here. Do I need to make an appointment?Unstipulatedand dental x-rays do not require an appointment, however you will need to schedule an visit for all other examinations including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, mammography and ultrasound. You can contact your nearest location to make an visit or request an visit online. How do I make an appointment? If your doctor has given you a printed Lake Imaging referral form, the practice locations and phone numbers are on the referral, withal with the examinations misogynist at each practice. Simply phone the practice that’s most user-friendly for you. One of our friendly staff will schedule an visit time that suits you. They will moreover provide remoter details well-nigh your examination, parking, directions and any costs. Alternatively, you can request an visit online. Our staff will then contact you to personize your visit and any necessary details.Unstipulatedand dental x-rays do not require an appointment. Am I unliable to bring a relative or friend to my appointment? Yes, but for safety reasons they often will not be unliable in the viewing room. Please withstand in mind that children will not be unliable in the room during your examination. You’ll need to make arrangements for their supervision prior to your appointment. Can I wait for my results? One of our radiologists will interpret your imaging results without your examination. They will provide your doctor or health professional with a comprehensive report well-nigh the findings. You will need to return to your referring health professional to discuss your results. Please indulge up to 48 hours for your report to be delivered to your referrer. If you require your imaging results for a follow-up visit on the day of your scan, we will endeavour to deliver your results as fast as possible. You are welcome to wait for your results, however they may take several hours to prepare. If you prefer, we can unify a later time for you to come when and collect them, surpassing your visit with your referring doctor.  Are x-rays safe? X-ray images enable doctors to squint inside your soul to diagnose injury or illness. Different soul tissues woodcut the x-ray beams by varying degrees, permitting a useful diagnostic picture to be taken. When clinically warranted, the benefits of having an x-ray viewing outweigh any harm from a small dose of radiation. During a person’s lifetime the effect of each radiation dose accumulates. Doctors weigh up the overall goody versus any negative health impact surpassing performing an x-ray on a patient. If you have any concerns well-nigh the value of radiation you’ve been exposed you should discuss this with your doctor. If you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant be sure to tell your doctor surpassing having x-ray testing.Moreoveradvise Lake Imaging staff surpassing your x-ray test. The risk to a developing child is of unconfined concern, expressly during the first three months of pregnancy. If your doctor believes the benefits of the test outweigh any risk, then an x-ray can be performed when you are pregnant. If the zone of interest is not your stomach or pelvis, a lead gown will be placed over your stomach to reduce the risk to the foetus. Can I have MRI without a hip or knee replacement? Although orthopaedic and dental implants are metal, they are not magnetic (ferrous). These include hip and knee replacements, plates, screws, and rods to treat limb fractures, and dental fillings. While non-ferrous surgical metal can misconstrue an MRI image, most are unscratched within the strong magnetic field of an MRI machine, provided it’s been at least 6 weeks since the surgery. Anyone having an MRI must wordplay a series of safety questions to prevent any problems. The types of metal implants that could be unauthentic by the strong magnetic forces include: Pacemakers and heart valves Metal implants in a patient's smart-ass Metal implants in a patient's eye or ears Infusion catheters You can discuss any concerns you have with your radiographer surpassing your MRI test. Our LocationsOur ServicesRequest an appointmentBilling InformationFAQsFeedbackPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Follow Us For Staff Staff Email Staff Intranet Quick LinksWell-nighUs News Our People Careers Current Vacancies Contact Us Our Locations Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Pregnancy Ultrasound Mammography Nuclear Medicine Privacy Policy Locations Find Your Nearest Clinic Location © Lake Imaging. All rights reserved. ABN 40 098 499 293 Sitemap Brightlabs