Music is provided through headphones during the exam. Patients may select a tape or CD from our music collection, or they may bring their own. The exam takes between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the type of information needed. There is no special preparation for an MRI exam. The patient should wear comfortable clothing such as a sweatsuit without metal snaps or zippers.
Gowns are available if needed.
Hairpins should not be worn. It is important for us to know if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, or if the patient has anemia or any diseases that affect red blood cells. If other MR or CT exams have previously been done, please inform us of this. These films may be used for comparison. It is also helpful to know where the exams were done.