Medical Test Radiation Dosages

Medical Tests

The Following is a listing of typical dose levels, per the American Nuclear Society:

Arm or leg X-ray:1 mrem

Dental X-ray: 1 mrem

Chest X-ray:10 mrem

Nuclear Medicine (thyroid scan): 14 mrem

Neck/Skull X-ray: 20 mrem

Pelvis/Hip X-ray:65 mrem

Head CT (computed tomography) Scan:200 mrem

Upper GI X-ray: 245 mrem

Barium Enema:405 mrem