Ultrasounds

X-Rays

Common Questions

1. When will I get the results from my exam?
2. Can the ultrasound technologist tell me the gender of the baby?
3. What is the best time to come in as a walk-in patient for x-rays?
4. Are childcare (baby sitting) services available while I have my exam?
5. Is there parking?
6. Do I need a doctor's referral for exams?
7. Are there any weight restrictions for any exams?

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Q. Can the ultrasound technologist tell me the gender of the baby?
A. The radiologist will read the ultrasound and state the gender (if seen) in the report that is sent to your doctor.

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Q. What is the best time to come in as a walk-in patient for x-rays?
A. This is difficult to say as each exam can take a different amount of time to perform and patients are taken on a first come first serve basis. If your time is limited it is best to make an appointment at one of the following locations - 450 Central Ave., 595 Bradley Ave., 190 Wortley or 1657 Dundas Street.

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Q. Are childcare (baby sitting) services available while I have my exam?
A. No childcare services are available. Please prearrange the following:
Adult supervision in the waiting room must be provided at all times for children while you, the caregiver, are having your exam completed. London X-Ray Associates staff will not be able to provide any childcare needs. We ask that all children be supervised by an adult, other than the patient, while at London X-Ray Associates.
Thank you.

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Q. Is there parking?
A. At 450 Central Ave., there is a $3.00 deposit. Let our receptionist know that you paid a deposit and we will give you a card for a $2.00 refund. Parking is free at our other four locations.

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Q. Do I need a doctor's referral for exams?
A. Yes. All exams require a doctor's referral with the exception of a mammogram through the Ontario Breast Screening Program for women over 50.

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Q. Are there any weight restrictions for any exams?
A. For patient safety, we have weight limits in place on all of our equipment. These limits are based on the manufacturers' weight restrictions. We do not wish to embarrass any of our patients, however we are finding that having to turn patients away after they have arrived for their examination is not the best solution. It is our hope that by following these guidelines we can prevent any embarrassment or dissatisfaction on behalf of our patients.

• Barium Enema
  325 lbs       147.4 kilograms
• Bone Mineral Densitometry
  340 lbs       154.2 kilograms
• Upper G.I. series
  325 lbs       147.4 kilograms
• Barium Swallow
  325 lbs
• Ultrasounds
  350 lbs       158.8 kilograms
• X-Rays
  325 lbs       147.4 kilograms