This is the most commonly performed investigation for assessing injured limbs or examining the chest for possible infection. An x-ray image, or radiograph, is produced when a very small amount of radiation passes through the body and strikes a sheet of sensitive film or a detector placed on the other side of the body. The ability of x-rays to penetrate tissues and bones varies according to the composition and mass of what is being imaged. Bone, which contains calcium, absorbs most of the radiation and results in white images on the x-ray film. The lungs, which are filled with air, allow nearly all x-rays to pass through and strike the film or detector resulting in a black image. You will not feel any discomfort during the procedure.
Preparing for X-Ray Tests
There is no special preparation required for most x-rays. Upon arrival you may be asked by the radiographer to change into a gown before your examination. You may also be asked to remove jewellery, eyeglasses, and any metal objects that may obscure the images.
You will be exposed to a very small amount of radiation when you receive an x-ray. At Perth Radiological Clinic, we use advanced digital x-ray equipment to ensure you are exposed to the minimum amount of radiation needed to obtain adequate images.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be, you should tell your doctor or radiographer before the test is performed, as special precautions may have to be taken.
Please bring any previous x-rays with you on the day of your examination.
Locations where this service is available
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Armadale Hospital
The Medical Centre Building
3056 Albany Highway
Armadale
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9391 2019
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Service available to Emergency Department patients after hours.
Weekday evening MRI appointments available.
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Bentley Hospital
Bentley Health Service (B Block)
33-56 Mills Street
Bentley
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9350 5644
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Bethesda Hospital
25 Queenslea Drive
Claremont
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9286 0430
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Booragoon
260 Leach Highway (corner Norma Road)
Booragoon
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9317 8368
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am-12pm*
Weekday evening MRI appointments available
*Please note: not all services are performed on Saturdays.
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Hollywood Consulting Centre
Hollywood Consulting Centre
Suite 2
91 Monash Avenue
Nedlands WA 6009
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 6373 0020
Monday- Friday 08:30am-5:00pm
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Gosnells
122-126 Stalker Road
Gosnells
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9394 9960
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Innaloo
8 Odin Road
Innaloo
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9329 5490
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Joondalup
Level 1 Shenton House
57 Shenton Avenue (cnr Grand Boulevard)
Joondalup
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9400 0690
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am-12pm*
Weekday evening MRI appointments available.
*Please note: not all services are performed on Saturdays.
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Joondalup Health Campus
Shenton Avenue
Joondalup
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9400 9033
All services Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
In addition, weekend and evening MRI appointments available
Inpatient on-call service available 24/7
Parking arrangements at the hospital changed on 25 November 2021. Please see 'Parking & location details' for more information.
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Kalamunda Hospital
Elizabeth Street
Kalamunda
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 6293 1781
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm 1:00pm-5:00pm
Closed between 12:30pm and 1:00pm
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Midland
Victoria Street Radiology
21-23 Victoria Street
Midland
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9374 2691
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am-12pm*
Weekday evening MRI appointments available.
*Please note: not all services are performed on Saturdays.
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Midland Public Hospital
1 Clayton Street
Midland
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 6274 3590
All services Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
In addition, weekend and evening MRI appointments available
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Morley
29 Collier Road
Morley
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9375 0790
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Mount Medical Centre
Level 2
140 Mounts Bay Road
Perth
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 6228 6240
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-12pm*
In addition, weekend and evening MRI appointments available
*Please note: not all services are performed on Saturdays.
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Murdoch
Wexford Medical Centre
3 Barry Marshall Parade
Murdoch
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9312 7878
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Nollamara
217 Wanneroo Road (corner Morley Drive)
Balcatta
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9440 7490
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am-12pm*
Weekday evening MRI appointments available.
*Please note: not all services are performed on Saturdays.
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Rockingham
215 Willmott Drive
Waikiki
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9592 9893
All services Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
In addition, weekend and evening MRI appointments available
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South Perth Hospital
1 Burch Street
South Perth
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9474 7630
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
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Subiaco
Magnetic Resonance Centre
127 Hamersley Road
Subiaco
Ph: 1300 567 046
Fx: 9380 4188
All services Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
In addition, weekend and evening MRI appointments available