Abdominal X-ray

KUB X-ray, X-ray, Abdominal

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• Being pregnant. If a view of a pregnant woman's belly is needed, an ultrasound test may be done instead.
• Having recent tests using barium or bismuth. These substances show up on X-ray films and block a clear picture of the belly.
• Not being able to lie still and hold your breath during the test.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: December 30, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology
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