Description
Test Preparation
To ensure accurate results, follow these preparation guideline:
• Fasting: Generally, not required, but if contrast dye is used, you may need to fast for 4-6 hours before the test.
• Clothing & Accessories: Wear loose, comfortable clothes without metal (zippers, buttons, jewelry, or hairpins). You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Metal Objects: Remove all metal objects like watches, glasses, piercings, or dental implants, as MRI uses a strong magnet.
• Pacemakers & Implants: Inform the radiologist if you have any pacemakers, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, or metal implants, as MRI may not be safe.
• Claustrophobia: If you have claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), inform your doctor. A mild sedative may be prescribed.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, especially if contrast dye is required.
• Contrast Dye (if applicable): If contrast is used, inform the technician about any allergies, kidney disease, or asthma.
