What is a chest X-ray?
A chest X-ray is a quick, painless imaging test that captures the lungs, heart, ribcage and diaphragm. It's one of the most common diagnostics for cough, breathlessness, chest infections, post-COVID follow-up and cardiac assessment — and with Abdus, it's done in the comfort of your home.
Benefits
No hospital visit — imaging at the bedside
Low-dose, safe digital equipment
Same-day report by a qualified radiologist
Ideal for elderly & post-surgery patients
How to prepare
Preparation is minimal. Wear light, comfortable clothing and remove any metal objects (jewellery, buttons, hairpins) from the chest area. Inform our technician if you are or may be pregnant. No fasting is required.
The procedure
- Our radiographer arrives with the portable digital X-ray unit and verifies your details.
- You'll be positioned comfortably — sitting or lying — depending on your condition.
- The image is captured in seconds; you'll be asked to hold a breath briefly.
- The digital image is reviewed for quality on the spot and sent for radiologist reporting.
- Your report is delivered digitally the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We use calibrated digital portable units and images are read by the same qualified radiologists who report hospital films.
The scan itself takes minutes; the full home visit is typically 20–30 minutes including setup.
Portable X-ray uses a very low radiation dose. Our technicians follow strict safety protocols to protect you and those nearby.