Bone age X-ray - children

Bone age X-ray (children up to 18 years old)

The imaging test is used to evaluate the child’s biological age, i.e. how advanced its development is, and to detect growth disorders and signs of puberty. 

NOTE! Patients who have an X-ray referral obtained outside Medicover must always present it in hard copy. Patients who have been referred to an X-ray after an inpatient visit at Medicover must present the referral in hard copy or ask the reception desk to have the referral printed. Patients who have had a telemedical consultation at Medicover have to inform the reception desk that the referral has been issued in electronic form.

It is non-invasive, and takes from a few to several minutes depending on the age of the child. The X-ray of the non-dominant hand and wrist is taken. 

NOTE! Patients who have an X-ray referral obtained outside Medicover must always present it in hard copy. Patients who have been referred to an X-ray after an inpatient visit at Medicover must present the referral in hard copy or ask the reception desk to have the referral printed. Patients who have had a telemedical consultation at Medicover have to inform the reception desk that the referral has been issued in electronic form:

• the name of the facility that issued the referral,
• patient’s data (first name and surname, date of birth, sex, PESEL number, address and place of residence),
• if the patient is a minor, completely incapacitated or unable to give informed consent: first name(s) and surname of the patient’s legal representative and his/her address of residence,
• purpose of and reason for the X-ray,
• preliminary clinical diagnosis justifying the radiological procedure,
• signature and stamp of the person referring the patient for the X-ray or procedure.

Bring previous test results (if any).

Arrive 15 minutes before your visit.

NOTE! Patients who have an X-ray referral obtained outside Medicover must always present it in hard copy. Patients who have been referred to an X-ray after an inpatient visit at Medicover must present the referral in hard copy or ask the reception desk to have the referral printed. Patients who have had a telemedical consultation at Medicover have to inform the reception desk that the referral has been issued in electronic form.

After the visit, you will receive a CD-ROM with the X-ray image. It is necessary that you declare at the reception desk which form of X-ray impression you prefer to receive (in hardcopy at a selected Medical Centre or by email) You will receive the impression in 3 weekdays, within the period set out in the Medicover medical standard, or (when justified and in line with the doctor’s referral) in 24 hours.