An x-ray is a safe and painless procedure that's often used to produce images of the inside of the body.
X-rays can also be used to examine organs and identify problems. For example, an x-ray can highlight a lung infection, such as pneumonia.
They are also often used by surgeons during therapeutic procedures, such as a coronary angioplasty, to help guide equipment to the area being treated.
X-rays are carried out by radiographers or assistant practitioners, who are healthcare professionals trained to use imaging technology, including x-ray machines, computerised tomography (CT) scanners and ultrasound scanners. Some specialist radiographers are also trained to make a diagnosis from the examination.
During an x-ray, you'll be asked to lie on a table or stand against a flat surface so that the part of your body being examined is positioned between the x-ray machine and an imaging plate.
The x-ray will last for a fraction of a second. As the x-rays hit the imaging plate, the plate will capture a snapshot of the image.
The image will then be transferred to a computer so that a radiologist or radiographer can study them and produce a report. Radiologists are doctors who are specially trained to carry out examinations and interpret medical images, such as x-rays and CT scans.
Aintree University Hospital
Elective Care Centre – Tel: 0151 529 3276
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, excluding bank holidays.
Broadgreen Hospital
Tel: 0151 600 1616
Monday to Friday, 8am-4.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Tel: 0151 706 2745
Monday to Friday, 8.30am-7pm, excluding bank holidays.
Liverpool University Dental Hospital
Tel: 0151 706 5100
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, excluding bank holidays.
Kenilworth
Tel: 0151 529 3276
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, excluding bank holidays (appointment only).
Litherland
Tel: 0151 529 3276
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, excluding bank holidays.
Kirkby
Tel: 0151 529 3276
Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm (walk in), 4pm-7.30pm (appointments only). Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am-3.30pm (appointments only).
South Liverpool
Tel: 0151 295 9015
Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
York Centre
Tel: 0151 300 8290
Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
More information
When you are assessed by your GP, doctor, or healthcare professional, they will consider if they feel an X-ray may be of benefit to help diagnose your health concern.
Aintree
If you are referred by your GP for an X-ray, you can then attend Aintree University Hospital Elective Care Centre or any of our community sites: Kirkby Walk In Centre, Litherland Walk In Centre, York Centre or South Liverpool Treatment Centre.
Royal and Broadgreen
If you are referred by your GP for an X-ray, you can then attend The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, or any of our community sites: Kirkby Walk In Centre, Litherland Walk In Centre, York Centre or South Liverpool Treatment Centre.
Kenilworth
If you are referred by your GP for an X-ray, you can then attend any of our community sites: Kirkby Walk In Centre, Litherland Walk In Centre, York Centre or South Liverpool Treatment Centre.
If you wish to attend Kenilworth Road, you will need to ring for an appointment.
Kirkby, Litherland, South Liverpool, York Centre
If you are referred by your GP for an X-ray, you can then attend any of our community sites: Kirkby Walk In Centre, Litherland Walk In Centre, York Centre or South Liverpool Treatment Centre.
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Aintree University Hospital
Address: Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Fazakerley
Liverpool
L9 7ALFor maps and other information visit our Getting Here page for Aintree University Hospital
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Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Address: Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Prescot Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L7 8XPFor maps and other information visit our Getting Here page for Royal Liverpool University Hospital
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Broadgreen Hospital
Address: Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LBFor maps and other information visit our Getting Here page for Broadgreen Hospital
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Liverpool University Dental Hospital
Address: Liverpool University Dental Hospital
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 5PSFor maps and other information visit our Getting Here page for Liverpool University Dental Hospital
Aintree
Elective Care Centre, Ground Floor, Aintree University Hospital, Main Radiology Department, Ground Floor, Aintree University Hospital
Broadgreen
X-ray Department, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Royal
Main Radiology Department, Ground Floor, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Kenilworth
Address:
Kenilworth Road
Diagnostic Centre
1 Kenilworth Road
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 3AD
Kirkby
Address:
Kirkby Urgent Treatment Centre
St Chads Clinic
St Chads Drive
Kirkby
Liverpool
L32 8RE
Litherland
Address:
Litherland Urgent Treatment Centre
Litherland Town Hall
Hatton Hill Road
Liverpool
L21 9JN
South Liverpool
Address:
South Liverpool Treatment Centre
32 Church Road
Garston
Liverpool
L19 2LE
York Centre
Address:
Radiology Department
Smithdown Health Park
Smithdown Road
Liverpool
L15 2HE