MRIs

MRIs require a physician order and, with the exception of emergency cases, are scheduled procedures. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your scan.

• Please remove metal and electronic devices before the MRI, including watches, jewelry, cell phones and credit cards. This will protect your valuables. If possible, it’s best to leave them at home.
• Please avoid wearing clothes with metal snaps or attached metal. In some cases, a hospital gown may be necessary.
• There are no food or drink restrictions. The only exception is a special study of the bile ducts, called an MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography), in which case eating or drinking is not allowed for 2-3 hours before the test.

If you are 50 or older, a GFR blood test will also be required before your MRI. If you have additional questions, please call your doctor.