# Kymenlaakso Central Hospital X-ray unit Keywords: - [Kotka](< /en/search?q=Kotka >) - [X-ray](< /en/search?q=X-ray >) - [bone X-ray](< /en/search?q=bone X-ray >) - ... Show all keywords - [chest X-ray](< /en/search?q=chest X-ray >) - [scoliosis](< /en/search?q=scoliosis >) - [long bones](< /en/search?q=long bones >) - [mechanical axis](< /en/search?q=mechanical axis >) - [dental X-ray](< /en/search?q=dental X-ray >) - [mammography](< /en/search?q=mammography >) - [Angiography](< /en/search?q=Angiography >) - [angiography](< /en/search?q=angiography >) - [ultrasound examination](< /en/search?q=ultrasound examination >) - [computed tomography](< /en/search?q=computed tomography >) - [magnetic resonance imaging](< /en/search?q=magnetic resonance imaging >) ### Changes in opening hours The unit is closed on Friday, 1 May 2026, and on Thursday, 14 May 2026. In the Kymenlaakso Central Hospital X-ray unit, we perform plain X-ray examinations without an appointment and other imaging examinations with an appointment. - Please note that emergency patients requiring urgent care will be served first, so other patients may need to wait. - We perform examinations for customers in the Kymenlaakso wellbeing services county. [Information on Kymenlaakso wellbeing services county's health services](https://www.kymsote.fi/fi/Palvelut/Terveys--ja-sairaanhoitopalvelut/c/terveys-ja-sairaanhoitopalvelut). ## We perform these examinations without an appointment --- - Bone X-ray - Chest X-ray - Dental X-ray - Lower limb mechanical axis measurement - Scoliosis X-ray - X-ray of long bones ## We perform these examinations with an appointment --- - Angiography - MRI - Mammography - Computed tomography - Ultrasound examination You will be given an appointment for the examination and you will be informed of the appointment by letter. ## Arrival instructions --- - Our X-ray unit is located in the old part of Kymenlaakso Central Hospital, in section B. - Enter through the hospital’s main entrance on the Kotkantie side. - Take the elevator or stairs one floor up to the first floor. [See the location information for Kymenlaakso Central Hospital](https://kymenhva.fi/kymenlaakson-keskussairaala/) (in Finnish) ## Registration --- - Register at the self-registration kiosk in the hospital's main lobby. ## Patient lift --- - We have a patient lift, e.g., to transfer patients from a wheelchair to an examination table. - Please call us in advance if you need to use a patient lift. [More information about patient lifts](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratories-and-imaging/patient-lifts "Patient lifts") ## MRI safety questionnaire If you are coming for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), please remember to fill in the safety questionnaire. Bring the form with you to the scan. Please refer to your appointment letter for more information. ### MRI safety questionnaire --- [ MRI safety questionnaire(pdf 104.21 KB)  (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.hus.fi/sites/default/files/2026-03/mri-safety-questionnaire.pdf) ## [ You are free to choose your X-ray location ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratories-and-imaging/walk-x-ray-units) Once you receive a referral to HUS for skeletal, chest, or dental X-ray examinations, you are free to choose the imaging unit where you go for the examinations. Most X-ray units do not require booking an appointment. More information on walk-in X-ray locations  ## [ How do I prepare for examinations and where do I get the results? ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/laboratories-and-imaging/information-patients-arriving-laboratory-and-medical-imaging-examinations) Examinations always require a referral. More information on the required preparations, arriving for examinations, and receiving the test results can be found here. Information for patients arriving for laboratory and imaging examinations  ## Contact information and opening hours #### Visiting address Kymenlaakso Central Hospital Kotkantie 41 Kotka Main entrance [ Accessibility information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://palvelukartta.hel.fi/en/unit/58525?p=1&t=accessibilityDetails) ### Office [ Phone, Office: 044 269 1607 ]() #### Opening hours Mon–Thu 7:30–15:30 Fri 8:30–15:30 Exceptions to opening hours The unit is closed on public holidays. Emergency care 24/7 ## Unit's services ### [ Imaging examinations and procedures ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/imaging-examinations-and-procedures)  ### [ Patient instructions laboratories and imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/patient-instructions-laboratories-and-imaging)  ### [ Arrival instructions to medical imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/arrival-instructions-medical-imaging)  ### [ Appointment booking and customer service for medical imaging ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/appointment-booking-and-customer-service-medical-imaging)  Updated: 28.04.2026 Print this page