Screening Questions

When you’re having a medical procedure or imaging exam, your doctor might ask that you not eat or drink anything except clear liquids before the exam. But which foods can…

When your doctor tells you to follow NPO for a medical imaging exam, it means you cannot eat or drink anything for a certain period of time before your exam.…

When X-rays are done correctly, it is almost always safe to have an X-ray while pregnant. A trickier question to answer (and one you should be asking) is this: is…

If your doctor has ordered you to have a medical imaging exam, you may have a test that uses contrast dye. Contrast dye (also called medical imaging contrast, or contrast…

Have you found yourself wondering, who will help me prepare for the exam? I thought the radiologist was the one taking my images? Who’s going to make sure I’m safe?…

Have you ever wondered why there are different types of imaging tests? Or what the differences between the many types of imaging tests are? Learn about the possible modalities and…

You may never meet your radiologist. But we want you to know that they are dedicated to making sure you receive the best possible health care treatment. At UVA, your…