General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
Gadolinium-based medications used in MRIs are much safer and have a significantly lower risk of allergy compared to iodine-based medications used in computed tomography (CT). However, they are generally not used in patients with advanced kidney failure, as their excretion from the body would be difficult.
Typically, baseline images without medication are taken first, and then the scan is repeated after the medication is administered intravenously. For this reason, a contrast-enhanced MRI takes on average 10-15 minutes longer than a standard scan.
Because the medication can very rarely cause mild nausea when administered intravenously, a 4-6 hour fast is generally requested for safety purposes. The patient can return to their normal life immediately after the MRI.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
