Question 1

Is a doctor's prescription mandatory for X-Ray Chest Test AP View tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a doctor’s note is mandatory for getting a X-Ray Chest Test AP View tests done.

Question 2

Are there any discounts running on MFine for X-Ray Chest Test AP View tests?

Accepted Answer

You can avail up to 50% discount on MFine for X-Ray Chest Test AP View tests. This may vary based on your location and the preferred lab partner.

Question 3

Will I get a report analysis after the test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your report analysis will be done by an expert doctor for free on the MFine app.

Question 4

Are there any packages available on MFine for scans?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is the Healthy Heart Package and Complete Pollution Package that you can avail of through MFine. These packages include multiple scans to detect problems or diseases.

Question 5

Can I reschedule my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can reschedule your appointment. However, it is subject to the availability of slots.

Question 6

What is the patient's position in the X-Ray Chest Test AP View?

Accepted Answer

The patient needs to stand in the upright position with hands on the side with their back against the image receptor during the X-Ray Chest Test AP View. The patient’s chin is raised so that it remains out of the image field and shoulders remain depressed from moving the clavicles just below the lung apices.

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of the X-Ray Chest Test AP View?

Accepted Answer

The X-Ray Chest Test AP View offers a clear image of the chest and its internal structures and bones. However, it does not offer a clear view of the different soft tissues such as the muscles, tendons, and fat tissues under the skin.
Also, the complex spine injuries and bone microfractures are not visible clearly through the x-ray images. The patient undertaking the X-Ray Chest Test AP View is exposed to radiation which is a major concern in some cases such as breastfeeding, pregnancy, etc. However, the benefits of this test outweigh the disadvantages on offer.

Question 8

Is X-Ray Chest Test AP View helpful to detect pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, X-Ray Chest Test AP View can detect pneumonia, but your physician might ask for some other tests to confirm.

Question 9

Can pregnant women get the chest X-ray done?

Accepted Answer

In case you’re experiencing symptoms while you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before the test.

Question 10

Is X-Ray Chest Test AP View helpful to detect tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

No, TB (tuberculosis) cannot be detected by X-Ray Chest Test AP View alone. It needs some special tests too to confirm.

Question 11

Name one difference between X-Ray Chest Test AP View and X-Ray Chest lateral view?

Accepted Answer

In X-Ray Chest Test AP View, the patient has to face away from the x-ray tube while, in X-Ray Chest lateral view, the patient has to stand on the side of the x-ray tube.

Question 12

Who interprets the results of the X-Ray Chest Test AP View?

Accepted Answer

A radiologist interprets the results of an X-Ray Chest Test AP View. The radiologist reads or analyses the x-ray images and then prepares a complete report of different findings. The report is then shared with the patient.

Question 13

How can I download my chest X-ray reports?

Accepted Answer

You can follow the following steps to download the test reports –

Login to MFine
Go to your profile
Click Attachment and Reports
Click Lab Report and download the same.

Question 14

Is X-Ray Chest Test AP View definitive?

Accepted Answer

It is a definitive test as it can detect the abnormalities in the chest area, hence no other tests are recommended with the Chest AP X-Ray.

Question 15

Is fasting required before going for the chest X-ray?

Accepted Answer

No, fasting is not required before the X-Ray Chest AP view test. In case further tests are suggested, then you might need to fast for 6-8 hours.

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