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Preparing for your MRI
No special preparation is needed prior to the exam. At the time of your appointment you will be asked to complete several forms that detail your billing information, medical history, consent for payment, safety screening, privacy notice and medical information release. Your appointment time is scheduled to include time to complete these forms and counsel with the Technician.
Please bring your insurance card, driver's license, and any authorizations or referrals that have been completed for this appointment. In addition, please also bring any prior MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds, x-rays or bone scans which may relate to this MRI scan.
If you have concerns that you may feel claustrophobic, please ask your referring physician for a sedative to take prior to your appointment and arrange transportation to/from your appointment.
To have an MRI, you must remove all metallic objects off your body including- jewelry, watches, hair accessories, glasses, wallets, cell phones, pagers, hearing aids, removable dental work, and undergarments with metal under wire or boning. You will be allowed to remove these objects and clothing (as needed) in our private changing room in the Relaxation Suite. Locked cabinets are available for your convenience.