X - Ray Right Chest LAT View

Also referred as

X-Ray Chest Right Lateral View

X-Ray Right Chest Lateral

Chest X-Ray Right LAT View

X-Ray Chest (Right LAT)

For men & women

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X - Ray Chest Rt Lateral is a test to visualise the structures of the chest wall which includes the collar bone, breastbone, ribs, shoulder blade and surrounding muscles. It also helps to visualise the internal organs of the chest which includes the lungs, airways, heart, food pipe and diapragm.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any suspected birth defects of the structures of the chest wall or the internal organs of this area and diagnose any injury or fractures of the bones of the chest wall.

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Test Information is reviewed by: Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand), MBBS, MD Lab Medicine and written by Dr. Lipika Khurana, BDS, PGDHHM . The test details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any test. Last updated on: 25th Aug 2026

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X - Ray Right Chest LAT View test price for other cities

Price in	Thane	Rs. 253
Price in	Hyderabad	Rs. 240
Price in	Noida	Rs. 253
Price in	Bangalore	Rs. 210
Price in	Faizabad	Rs. 280

FAQs related to X - Ray Right Chest LAT View

What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.

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