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The best way to get an MRI is to talk to your physician about a referral. At freestanding imaging centers and whole-body MRI providers (like ezra), clinicians might be able to write a medical order for you.

An MRI scan with contrast only occurs when your doctor orders and approves it. During the procedure, they'll inject the gadolinium-based dye into your arm intravenously. The contrast medium enhances the image quality and allows the radiologist more accuracy and confidence in their diagnosis.

The contrast medium is injected intravenously (into a vein) as part of an MRI scan, and eliminated from the body through the kidneys.

If a contrast material will be used in the MRI exam, a physician, nurse or technologist will insert an intravenous (IV) catheter, also known as an IV line, into a vein in your hand or arm.

“What information will the MRI scan provide? How might this change my treatment options?” “Is there any reason why I shouldn't have an MRI scan?” (If you have any implanted devices (such as a pacemaker, stents, an pump, or an artificial joint), be sure your doctor knows about them.)

Some MRI scans involve having an injection of contrast agent (dye). This makes certain tissues and blood vessels show up more clearly and in greater detail. Sometimes the contrast agent can cause side effects, such as: feeling or being sick.

is a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA). is given by injection before an MRI scan to help find problems in the brain, spine, and other parts of your body. This medicine is to be used only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

You may be asked to hold your breath during short scans. Depending on the size of the area being scanned and how many images are taken, the whole procedure will take 15 to 90 minutes. The MRI scanner will make loud tapping noises at certain times during the procedure.