Preparing for an MRI Appointment

Generally, there is no preparation required for an MRI exam.  The exception is the MRCP exam.  In this instance, patients will be asked to have nothing to eat or drink for four hours prior to their exam time.

Patients should wear comfortable clothing that does not have metal fasteners, such as zippers or snaps. 

Please inform your physician and the MRI personnel when you schedule your appointment if you have any of the following:

• Pacemaker

• Metal plates, pins or other metallic implants

• Prosthesis

• Aneurysm clips

• Artificial heart valve

• Intra-uterine device (IUD)

• History of being a metal worker

• History of being wounded during military service

• Pregnancy