The
test we offer:
Chest
X-ray Cost $40
This x-ray looks at your heart and lungs. It can screen for lung diseases
which included COAD (chronic obstructive airways disease), TB (tuberculosis)
and cancers.
The size of the heart is observed and can indicate heart disease.
Spine
X-ray
Types: |
Cervical
spine (neck) |
$60 |
|
Thoracic
spine (chest) |
$60 |
|
Lumbar-sacral
spine (lower back) |
$60 |
The vertebral spine can be x-rayed from the neck to the lower back.
Curvature and scolioses are noticed. Disc narrowing may be seen and
be responsible for neck, or back pain. Osteoarthritis or osteoporosis
may be seen.
Abdominal
X-ray Cost $40
The contents of the abdomen may be viewed, especially in the bowel.
IVP
(Intravenous Pyelograms) $120
This x-ray needs special preparation. It shows the outline of the kidney
and urinary tracts and is particularly useful for looking at kidney
stones.
OPG
(dental x-ray) $40
One of these should be taken before visiting the dentist. This x-ray
shows caries and helps the dentist decide how to treat you.
Mammogram
Cost $50
Women over the age of 50 should have a mammogram every2 years, to help
screen for breast cancer. You should also perform self examination.
Bone
density screenings Cost $50
Woman over 50 should also have this test done. Click
here for further information about this screening for osteoporosis.