Patient Preparation

While very few exams require exam preparation, a few things can assure your safety and comfort in the MRI environment. (MRCP exams require nothing to eat or drink 4-6 hours prior to the exam)

• Dress comfortable without metal zippers or buttons.
• Wear sport bras without under-wires.
• When possible, leave jewelry and other valuables at home.
• Remove any patch medications or any external mechanical devices, or let us know if you’ve been medically instructed not to.
• Before your appointment go to the MRI Contraindications section to make sure you able to be scanned.

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