If a radiographic requisition form is signed and dated, when must the X-rays be taken?

• A. On the same day as the requisition date
• B. Within 7 days of the requisition date
• C. Within 30 days of the requisition date
• D. On the day the requisition is dated

Answer: (D)

The date on a radiographic requisition is the instruction for when the study should be done. When a requisition is signed and dated, the imaging is expected to be completed on that specific day to accurately reflect the patient’s condition at the time of the order and to keep the record properly aligned with the request. Delaying beyond that date can lead to mismatched clinical information and potential issues with documentation and interpretation. If the patient cannot be imaged that day, the proper step is to reschedule or obtain a new order, but the original date remains the reference point for fulfilling the request.