Mammogram of Breast - Mammography
Detailed mammogram of breast. Uses controlled radiation.
Mammogram for oncology evaluation.
Key facts at a glance
- Modality
- mammography
- Body part
- chest · breast
- Ionizing radiation
- true
- Radiation dose
- 0.4
- Duration (min)
- 10
- Pregnancy safe
- false
- Pediatric safe
- true
- Breastfeeding safe
- true
- Claustrophobia risk
- none
- Metal implant safe
- safe
- Sedation
- none
- LOINC
- 24606-6
- SNOMED
- 71651007
- Result turnaround
- 24-48h
- Availability
- routine
- Setting
- outpatient
- Cost tier
- moderate
What Is Mammogram?
Mammogram creates detailed images of breast.
How to read the report
- Results reviewed by radiologist.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy