MRI
An MRI provides a detailed scan of any part of your body. It is used to closely evaluate or help diagnose a problem or symptom. Sometimes it is done to provide more detail that other types of scans are unable to provide.
What is an MRI?
An MRI provides a detailed scan of any part of your body. It is used to closely evaluate or help diagnose a problem or symptom. Sometimes it is done to provide more detail that other types of scans are unable to provide.
1. Previous scans
If you have any previous scans (including MRI, CT, Xray, Ultrasound or others), please bring these in with you. Old scans can provide useful information that helps the radiologist when writing your MRI report.
2. Safety questionnaire
MRI uses a strong magnet and can attract metal easily, including metal on top or inside you. You will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire prior to your scan to assess your suitability for an MRI. If you plan to have a support person inside the MRI room with you, they will also be required to complete a safety questionnaire. The questionnaire will screen for the presence of the following:
- pacemakers
- aneurysm clips or coils within vessels
- metal valve replacement
- any implants: cochlear, dental or other
- metal foreign bodies in the eye or elsewhere (shrapnel etc)
- neurostimulators
- Diabetic (CGM) devices and insulin pumps cannot enter the scan room. Talk to your MRI tech prior to the appointment to ensure you maximise your expensive CGM patch use.
If any of these apply, please bring documentation with details of the implants with you so you can be assessed for safety to enter the MRI.
it is important to take the following measures to avoid risk of harm:
- Try to leave valuables at home or, alternatively, leave all objects in a basket provided with the MRI tech. This includes any accessories such as watches and jewellery, safety pins, hairpieces, belts, mobile phones and credit cards.
- Do not wear any make-up or hair spray as these may contain traces of metal and cause the area to heat up in the MRI, causing your skin or hair to heat up.
How much will my procedure cost?
Please discuss the MRI cost with our staff upon booking.