Often verified by biopsy. Patient time for test 15-30 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Evaluates breast symptoms. Screens for breast cancer. Investigates symptoms of breast disease, such as lumps, persistent breast pain or nipple discharge.
Helps differentiate between non-cancerous breast disease and breast cancer.
Commercial X-ray laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. X-ray technician, nurse, doctor. Risks and precautions This X-ray procedure may be hazardous to an unborn child during pregnancy. The value of the information derived from the test must outweigh the risk. If X-rays must be taken, insist on protecting your abdomen with a lead apron.