X-rays can be done in a hospital’s radiology department, a dentist’s office, or a clinic that specializes in diagnostic procedures. Once you are fully prepared, a radiologist (X-ray technician) will tell you how he or she needs you to be positioned in order to get the right view.
The technician will most likely require you to lie, sit, or stand in several positions during the test. Some images may be taken while you stand in front of a specialized plate that contains X-ray film or sensors.
In some cases, the technician will move a large camera connected to a steel arm over your body. This can capture the X-ray images of your body using film or sensors held in the table.
You will have to hold your breath and remain still while the images are being taken. This provides the clearest images possible.
The test is finished as soon as your radiologist is satisfied with the images gathered.