The specimen is then rotated on a mechanised platform as it is exposed to the X-ray beam, in order to build up a three-dimensional picture.

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X-rays usually follow in short order.

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Currently a doctor would be reimbursed at a certain rate for each X-ray and procedure, which creates an incentive to order up a lot of unnecessary tests.

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