Abdominal MRI examination with contrast agent

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ABDOMINAL MRI EXAMINATION WITH CONTRAST AGENT

The abdominal MRI examination is used for routine check-ups, liver, bile ducts, pancreas and kidney examinations. Abdominal MRI may be an alternative to instrumental interventions in which the bile ducts are filled with contrast agent by an endoscope.

When contrast agent is used for the examination, having a medical referral and a satisfactory kidney function test (creatinine and carbamide) is obligatory. The test results cannot be older than a month. Prior to the examination, it is possible to perform a rapid creatinine test on-site, the blood sample is taken from a fingertip.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAMINATION?

To slow down intestinal peristalsis, do not eat for 4-6 hours prior to the examination. If the scan is for examining gastrointestinal function, dietary meals and plenty of fluids may be required on the day before the examination. The requirements will be determined by your physician.

The examination should be taken with a mildly full bladder. For women this helps the visibility of the uterus.

It is important to know that due to the powerful magnetic field you are not allowed to bring any metals to the examination room, including piercings or other jewellery in the body.

In which cases can the examination not be performed?

Please note that we cannot perform the examination in the following cases:

• There is metal in your body (prosthetics, implants) which can be magnetized
• You cannot provide a medical referral for the examination
• In case your kidney function is under 45 eGFR, we cannot perform the examination with contrast agent
• You have severe pain, which makes it impossible to lie still for longer periods
• You have claustrophobia, and cannot stay still in closed places
• You are pregnant, or it is possible that you are pregnant
• You are late for the examination, or do not show up for the examination

Please do not buy the service in the above mentioned cases.

In case the examination cannot be done due to the above mentioned cases, please consider that we cannot reimburse the purchase.

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

In case of online payment, our system sends a confirmation e-mail to your e-mail address following the arrival of your payment on our account. This e-mail contains the phone number of our Call Center where you can book your appointment for the examination.

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