The exam is initially scheduled by you or your referring physician. In addition to the initial scheduling, you will need to also call our office as soon as possible for a complete MRI screening (performed by phone), if this has not already been completed.

Abdomen, pelvis, MRCP - No solid food for 4 hours prior to exam.

No preparation for all other MRI or MRA exams.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled exam so that we may take additional information and answer your questions.

SPECIAL ATTENTION!
We will review pertinent screening information with you during our phone interview and when you arrive at The Imaging Institute. Some people cannot undergo an MRI exam or may need special preparation. Because of this, it will be very important that you inform us if you have any of the following:

A cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator.
A prosthetic heart valve.
A history of previous brain aneurysm surgery.
A history of a metallic fragment injury to the eye.
A history of a shrapnel wound.
Any implanted metallic devices. For example,
prostheses, limb replacements, Harrington
Rods, drug infusion pumps, IUDs, neurostimulators,
ear and some eye implants.
Body weight more than 425 pounds.

In some cases, a family member is welcome to stay in the room with you during your scan, however, he or she will need to undergo the same screening process.

Head, IAC, Chest, Neck - Nothing to eat or drink 2 hours prior to exam.

Abdomen or Pelvis - Day before exam pick up CAT Scan Barium at our office and follow directions included with barium. Nothing to eat 4 hours prior to exam.

Please inform us if you have an implanted metallic device or if you have metallic orthopedic hardware in the region where we will be performing the exam.

Abdomen, RUQ, GB, Liver, Pancreas - Nothing to eat or drink after midnight for morning appointments. Light breakfast (plain toast, juice, black tea, or coffee) prior to 8 a.m. for afternoon appointments, then nothing to eat or drink until after the examination.

Pelvic or Bladder - 2 hours before exam drink 32oz of water. Finish drinking water within the first hour. Do not void. Your bladder must be full to perform this exam.

Renal or 2nd/3rd Trimester OB - 1 hour before exam drink 16oz. water. Do not void. *No preparation 1st Trimester OB.

Digital Mammography - Wear no perfume, powder or deodorant. Please bring any prior mammograms you have in your possession with you.

IVP - No solid food 4 hours prior to exam. You may take clear liquids and medication only.

DEXA - No calcium supplements for 24 hours prior to exam.