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Test Preparation
To ensure accurate results, follow these preparation guideline:
• Fasting: Not required in most cases, but if contrast dye is used, fasting for 4-6 hours may be needed.
• Clothing & Accessories: Wear loose-fitting clothes without metal (zippers, buttons, jewelry, or hairpins). You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
• Metal Objects: Remove all metal objects, including piercings, watches, hearing aids, and dental implants, as MRI uses strong magnets.
• Medical Implants: Inform the radiologist if you have any pacemakers, aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, or metallic implants, as MRI may not be safe.
• Claustrophobia: If you have claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), let your doctor know. A mild sedative may be given.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, especially if contrast dye is needed.
• Contrast Dye (if applicable): If contrast is required, inform the technician about any history of allergies, kidney disease, or asthma.


