Radiology Newcastle

Generally speaking, the report is delivered within 24 hours after the examination is performed, but more specialised examinations may take a little longer, particularly if they need the interpretation of a certain radiologist. Once the report has been produced, it will be sent to your doctor.

It's important to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled examination so we can check your documentation and help you prepare. Our technicians adhere to a rigid schedule so that we can see a large number of patients, so please let us know if you are going to be late or miss your appointment. Exam preparation and instructions can be found under the exam preparations section on our website.

Come in clothes that are both comfy and loose-fitting, although you will be required to wear a gown for any scans or treatments. Metal items such as jewellery, glasses, prosthetics and hair clips have the potential to distort the picture, so leave these at home if you can or make sure you take them off before the exam.

In the majority of situations, we only consider allergies if the evaluation being performed necessitates the administration of an injection. This will be communicated to you in your appointment letter, but if you have any concerns, just let us know.

Some examinations require you to stop taking specific medications on the day of the scan (sometimes in the few days beforehand). If this is the case, this will be communicated to you well ahead of time.