Introduction
If your doctor has recommended an MRI or CT scan, proper preparation is essential. Small mistakes can delay your scan or affect image quality. Izen Imaging & Interventions follows a patient-first approach to help every patient prepare correctly before imaging.
1. Eating When Fasting Is Required
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
2. Wearing Jewellery or Metal Accessories
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
3. Forgetting Previous Medical Reports
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
4. Not Informing the Doctor About Implants
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
5. Ignoring Pregnancy Status
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
6. Hiding Kidney Disease or Allergy History
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
7. Wearing Clothes with Metal Zippers
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
8. Moving During the Scan
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
9. Arriving Late
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
10. Not Asking Questions Before the Scan
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
11. Skipping Prescribed Medicines
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
12. Not Drinking Enough Water (When Allowed)
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
13. Ignoring Claustrophobia
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
14. Not Informing About Recent Surgery
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
15. Choosing a Diagnostic Centre Based Only on Price
This is a common mistake that can affect safety, image quality or scheduling. Follow the preparation instructions provided by your doctor and imaging centre, disclose your medical history honestly, and ask questions whenever you are unsure. Proper preparation helps radiologists produce accurate images and supports better diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Why Choose Izen Imaging & Interventions
Izen Imaging & Interventions provides advanced MRI and CT technology, patient-focused care, quality imaging protocols and timely reporting. Experienced specialists including Dr. Khushboo Pilania interpret scans with accuracy to support informed clinical decisions.
FAQ
- Do I need to fast? Follow your appointment instructions.
• Can I wear jewellery? No.
• Should I bring previous reports? Yes.
• Is CT painful? No.
• What if I have claustrophobia? Inform the team beforehand.
Conclusion
Proper preparation can improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce repeat scans. Choose a trusted imaging centre and follow all instructions before your MRI or CT scan.
