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X-ray & Fluoroscopy Imaging: North Middlesex University Hospital

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Upcoming Review — this page is due to be reviewed by Wednesday, 15 July 2026. The information shown here may be outdated.

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Walk-in X-ray services are available for GP direct access at NMUH, and GP direct referrals for fluoroscopy are available by appointment for barium swallows and meals. Results for X-rays are typically returned to the referrer and GP within 7-10 working days, fluoroscopy results may take up to 28 days. If not received, enquire by email
e: northmid.radiology@nhs.net

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

List of X-ray examinations NOT accepted unless indicated

If the below table does not answer your query, please consult a radiologist

Request Not Indicated  Indicated
L-spine / T-spine 20-55 yrs Only for trauma or any other red flags
Abdomen Constipation Obstruction
Ribs ? # Pneumothorax/rib pathology
Coccyx ? #  
Nasal bone ? #  Pathology
Calcaneus / foot / ankle ? spur ? # with history of trauma/pathology
Abdomen / pelvis Lost coil US first, if not found then X-ray  
Sinuses No longer performed   
Mastoids No longer performed    
Salivary glands No longer performed   
TMJs No longer performed From ENT clinic only
Skull ? #/headaches Bony lumps/sutures (paediatrics)

 

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email, Hand to Patient

Routine imaging requests

  • Complete the Imaging Request Form – NMUH form
    Patients can bring in a paper referral form, alternatively the form can be emailed to northmid.radiology@nhs.net

GP direct-access urgent suspected cancer imaging requests

  • Complete the Urgent Direct Access Imaging Request Form (adult & paed) Suspected Cancer – NCL form and email to northmid.radiology@nhs.net

If imaging supports referral for urgent suspected cancer (USC), a separate USC referral form will need to be completed (see relevant USC service page for details, search 'urgent suspected cancer').

Please note

  • To avoid delay complete all necessary information including a signature/GMC and date on the form. Failure to do this may cause delays to patient imaging.  
  • Non-medical referrers need to be approved by the trust before requesting examinations involving ionising and non-ionising radiation.
  • Patients must attend for X-ray within 90 days of receipt of the referral form.
  • For emailed requests please remind patients that they will NOT receive an appointment for their X-ray.

Where to find the imaging request forms

  • NCL Global Documents > Investigations
  • NCL Global Documents > Urgent Suspected Cancer (formerly 2WW)

Review date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026