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X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View, in Delhi

Looking for X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View in Rohini, Delhi? An X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View takes two X-ray pictures of the lower back. GetVisit offers verified NABL labs in Rohini and Shahdara, transparent pricing and home collection.

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What is a X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View Test in Delhi ?

What is X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View?

An X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View takes two X-ray pictures of the lower back. It shows the bones of the lumbar spine, their alignment, and the spaces between vertebrae. It is non-invasive and shows internal structures directly, providing information that blood and urine tests cannot.

What does X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View show?

This helps detect fractures, arthritis, disc space narrowing, bone infections, tumors, and certain deformities. Doctors use it as a first-step test after injury or for chronic back pain. Results guide further tests or treatments and help monitor known spine problems over time.

What symptoms suggest X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View may be needed?

A doctor may recommend X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View when a patient reports localised pain, swelling, or injury, a lump or restricted movement, or an abnormal finding on an earlier test that needs to be examined directly. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Dilshad Garden, Saket, and other parts of Delhi.

How is X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View done?

No needle or sample is involved. At an accredited imaging centre serving Dilshad Garden and Saket, Delhi, a radiographer performs the scan, which is painless and usually completed within 10 to 15 minutes. A qualified radiologist interprets the images and issues a report you can access on GetVisit. (Home collection does not apply to imaging.)

How accurate is X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View?

GetVisit partners only with accredited imaging centres in and around Dilshad Garden, Saket, and Delhi that use maintained, calibrated equipment and qualified radiographers. Every scan is interpreted by a qualified radiologist, and reports are accepted by hospital networks, specialists, and insurers across India.

Are there any risks to X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View?

A standard X-ray uses a very low dose of radiation considered safe for diagnostic use; ultrasound uses sound waves and involves no radiation at all. If you are or might be pregnant, tell the centre in Dilshad Garden or Saket, Delhi beforehand so the safest approach can be chosen. There is no needle and no recovery time.

Did you know?

An X‑ray LS spine AP LAT is a radiographic exam of the lumbosacral (lower back) spine using anteroposterior (AP) and lateral views.

X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View Test Preparation in Delhi

Fasting and dietary instructions:

Most imaging scans need no fasting. Some abdominal ultrasounds require a few hours of fasting or a full bladder, so follow the specific instruction shown when you book, or ask the centre.

Medication guidance:

Continue your regular medication unless told otherwise. Tell the centre if you have diabetes, kidney problems, or allergies, especially if a contrast study is planned.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's referral, a valid photo ID, your insurance card if using cashless OPD, and any previous scans or reports so the radiologist can compare.

Timing:

Book a slot that suits you at an accredited GetVisit centre in Paschim Vihar or Janakpuri, Delhi. Wear loose clothing without metal fasteners, and remove jewellery before the scan.

X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View Test Parameters in Delhi

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X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

Why Take a X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View Test in Delhi ?

When does a doctor order X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View?

X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View is part of musculoskeletal imaging used for back pain or after trauma. Doctors order it for sudden injury, persistent pain, numbness, weakness, or limited movement.

Who should get X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View done in Delhi?

Delhi's 30+ million population, India's most severe urban air pollution, one of the country's highest combined diabetes and cardiovascular disease burdens, extreme seasonal temperature range (from 3°C in January to 48°C in May), and monsoon infection risk across Dwarka, Rohini, Shahdara, and Uttam Nagar make regular preventive diagnostic testing an essential part of health management for all city residents. Imaging benefits patients with pain, swelling, a palpable lump, injury, or an abnormal earlier finding, as well as those monitoring a known condition. GetVisit helps residents of Preet Vihar, Dilshad Garden, and across Delhi book accredited imaging with clear pricing.

What can X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View help detect?

It helps diagnose fractures, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, infections, and spinal tumors. Abnormal findings can come from injury, wear-and-tear, osteoporosis, infection, or tumors, and family history of spine problems may raise concern.

What do X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View results mean?

An imaging report describes what the scan shows and whether it is normal or reveals a specific finding. A qualified radiologist interprets the images, and your doctor explains what any finding means for you and whether a further test or treatment is needed. The FAQs below cover what this scan can and cannot show.

How often should X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View results are ready?

Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.

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What is X-ray ls spine ap lat?plus

An X‑ray LS spine AP LAT is a radiographic exam of the lumbosacral (lower back) spine using anteroposterior (AP) and lateral views. It assesses vertebral alignment, fractures, degenerative changes, disc‑space narrowing, and spondylolisthesis. Indicated for trauma, persistent low back pain, or deformity. The test is quick with low radiation; pregnancy is a contraindication and MRI better evaluates soft tissue or nerve issues.

What is AP and lateral view on X-ray?plus

AP (anteroposterior) view: X‑ray beam passes from front (anterior) to back (posterior) of the body; patient may be supine or standing; provides a frontal‑plane image useful for chest, abdomen and limb assessments. Lateral view: taken at 90° to AP, with beam passing side‑to‑side; gives a profile view showing depth, alignment, fractures, joint spaces and effusions not seen on AP.

What is an AP view of the lumbar spine?plus

An AP (anteroposterior) view of the lumbar spine is an X‑ray taken with the beam passing from front to back through the lower back. It shows vertebral bodies, disc spaces, pedicles, sacrum and pelvic bones to assess alignment, fractures, degenerative changes, infection or tumours. It’s usually obtained alongside a lateral view and may be taken standing or supine depending on clinical need.

Why are AP lat x rays used for the lumbar spine?plus

AP and lateral lumbar spine X‑rays provide complementary views: AP shows frontal alignment, pedicles, and coronal deformity; lateral reveals vertebral body heights, disc space narrowing, spondylolisthesis, and sagittal alignment. Together they detect fractures, degenerative change, osteophytes, spinal instability, and hardware position. They’re quick, widely available, and useful for initial assessment and follow‑up before advanced imaging.

Is X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View safe if I am pregnant?plus

Tell the centre before X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View if you are or might be pregnant. Ultrasound and MRI use no ionising radiation; for X-ray or CT the team will decide the safest approach or suggest an alternative.

Do I need to fast before X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View?plus

Most scans need no fasting, but some abdominal ultrasounds require a few hours without food or a full bladder. Follow the specific instruction shown when you book X Ray Lumbar Spine Lateral and AP View, or check with the centre.

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Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

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Anita Rana

Delhi

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My treatment plan was updated based on this result. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Uttam Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

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Delhi

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Part of my annual preventive health check. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Defence Colony. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

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Part of my annual preventive health check. Booked a 7 AM slot before my Metro commute in Vasundhara. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Narender Rana

Delhi

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Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. GetVisit showed the prices upfront before I even selected a lab in Dwarka. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Gurpreet Singh

Delhi

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Something my doctor recommended at my last consultation. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Malviya Nagar. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Great service, especially given Delhi's busy lifestyle.

Shakeel Ahmed

Delhi

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If you need a reliable diagnostic lab near my office in Gurugram, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. In and out in fifteen minutes. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Manish Tiwari

Delhi

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Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Lajpat Nagar. Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Gurpreet Kaur

Delhi

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Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Asif Ali

Delhi

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Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in Gurugram. The lab staff were courteous and I was not made to wait. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Anita Rana

Delhi

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My treatment plan was updated based on this result. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Uttam Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Sumitha Pillai

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Part of my annual preventive health check. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Defence Colony. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Ghaziabad, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The team followed proper protocols throughout. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Will book through GetVisit next time without a second thought.

Parminder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Part of my annual preventive health check. Booked a 7 AM slot before my Metro commute in Vasundhara. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Narender Rana

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. GetVisit showed the prices upfront before I even selected a lab in Dwarka. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Gurpreet Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Something my doctor recommended at my last consultation. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Malviya Nagar. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Great service, especially given Delhi's busy lifestyle.

Shakeel Ahmed

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab near my office in Gurugram, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. In and out in fifteen minutes. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Manish Tiwari

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Lajpat Nagar. Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Gurpreet Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. Compared labs on GetVisit and picked the one nearest to my house in Kirti Nagar. Report was delivered digitally and I saved it straight to my phone. Much better than standing in line at a hospital lab.

Asif Ali

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. Received the report on my phone and forwarded it to my doctor immediately. GetVisit had same-day slots which is not easy to find in Delhi in Gurugram. The lab staff were courteous and I was not made to wait. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Anita Rana

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

My treatment plan was updated based on this result. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The whole thing was done from my phone sitting at home in Uttam Nagar. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Sumitha Pillai

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Part of my annual preventive health check. The GetVisit platform made it easy to pick a morning slot before office in Defence Colony. The staff at the collection centre were professional and made me comfortable. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. The test confirmed exactly what my doctor had suspected. Already recommended this to three people in my RWA.

Tapas Chatterjee

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab in Ghaziabad, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The team followed proper protocols throughout. No need to visit the lab again to collect a paper copy. Will book through GetVisit next time without a second thought.

Parminder Kaur

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Part of my annual preventive health check. Booked a 7 AM slot before my Metro commute in Vasundhara. The collection centre was clean, well-lit, and properly organised. The team was reassuring throughout and the procedure went smoothly. The report helped my doctor adjust my medication right away. Five stars. Everything went smoothly.

Narender Rana

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. GetVisit showed the prices upfront before I even selected a lab in Dwarka. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Already told my family and neighbours to use GetVisit.

Gurpreet Singh

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Something my doctor recommended at my last consultation. Digital report was convenient and I shared it directly with my specialist. Scheduled a slot online and got an instant confirmation on WhatsApp in Malviya Nagar. The technician was gentle and my elderly father had no issues. Great service, especially given Delhi's busy lifestyle.

Shakeel Ahmed

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

If you need a reliable diagnostic lab near my office in Gurugram, GetVisit makes it easy to find and book one. Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. In and out in fifteen minutes. Excellent turnaround with results by evening for a morning blood draw. Saved me time and the hassle of going to a big hospital for a routine test.

Manish Tiwari

Delhi

starstarstarstarstar

Flagged during a health camp at my RWA and my doctor confirmed it. The lab staff explained the biopsy process clearly before starting. Booked online through GetVisit with no phone calls required in Lajpat Nagar. Reports came on WhatsApp and email well within the promised time. No complaints at all. Smooth experience from start to finish.

Gurpreet Kaur

Delhi