# South Karelia Central Hospital's X-ray unit Keywords: - [Lappeenranta](< /en/search?q=Lappeenranta >) - [bone X-ray](< /en/search?q=bone X-ray >) - [X-ray](< /en/search?q=X-ray >) - ... Show all keywords - [mechanical axis](< /en/search?q=mechanical axis >) - [long bones](< /en/search?q=long bones >) - [mammography](< /en/search?q=mammography >) - [Angiography](< /en/search?q=Angiography >) - [angiography](< /en/search?q=angiography >) - [computed tomography](< /en/search?q=computed tomography >) - [magnetic resonance imaging](< /en/search?q=magnetic resonance imaging >) - [ultrasound examination](< /en/search?q=ultrasound examination >) - [dental X-ray](< /en/search?q=dental X-ray >) ### Changes in opening hours The unit is closed on Friday, 1 May 2026, and on Thursday, 14 May 2026. In the South Karelia Central Hospital’s X-ray unit, we perform plain X-ray examinations without an appointment and other imaging examinations with an appointment. - We perform examinations only with a referral from South Karelia wellbeing services county. ## We perform these examinations without an appointment --- - Bone X-ray - Chest X-ray - Dental X-ray (only with a referral from specialized healthcare) - X-ray of long bones ## We perform these examinations with an appointment --- - Angiography - MRI - Mammography - Mechanical axis - Computed tomography - Ultrasound examination The referring unit will book an appointment for you for examinations. ## Arrival instructions --- - Our X-ray unit is located at the South Karelia Central Hospital. [See the location information for South Karelia Central Hospital](https://www.ekhva.fi/asiakkaalle/toimipisteet/etela-karjalan-keskussairaala/) (in Finnish) ## Registration --- - Register at the office when you arrive at the X-ray unit. ## Patient lift --- - We do not have a patient lift, e.g., to transfer patients from a wheelchair to an examination table. [List of our units with 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 South Karelia Central Hospital Valto Käkelän katu 1 Lappeenranta [ Accessibility information (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://palvelukartta.hel.fi/en/unit/67861?p=1&t=accessibilityDetails) ### Appointments for ultrasound and mammography examinations in primary healthcare [ Phone, Appointments for ultrasound and mammography examinations in primary healthcare: 09 471 80900 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Fri 8:00–15:30 ### Office [ Phone, Office: 044 791 4815 ]() #### Opening hours Mon–Thu 7:00–15:00 Fri 7:00–14:30 ## 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