Description
Test Preparation
To ensure accurate results, follow these preparation guideline:
• Fasting: Not required unless advised by your doctor.
• Clothing: Wear loose, metal-free clothing. Avoid zippers, buttons, or jewellery.
• Medical History: Inform the technician if you have any implants (pacemakers, metal fragments, aneurysm clips, etc.).
• Medications: Continue as usual unless instructed otherwise.
• Pregnancy: Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy.
• Claustrophobia: If you have anxiety in enclosed spaces, discuss sedation options with your doctor.
• You will lie still on the MRI table while the machine captures images.
• The scan is painless and typically lasts 30–60 minutes, depending on the area being examined.
• You may hear loud thumping or knocking sounds; earplugs or headphones will be provided.


