Ovulation Peak Flow Meters Pregnancy Test Stethoscope Thermometer Urinary Infection Skull Radiography General Information Material studied X-rays of skull. Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test 20-30 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Detects fractures in people with head injuries.
Helps detect and assess increased pressure inside the brain, bleeding and infections.
Helps confirm diagnosis of pituitary tumors. Detects skull abnormalities. X-ray laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. X-ray technician, nurse, doctor. Risks and precautions None.