MRI/MRA tests at Detroit Medical Center are available within 72 hours of request, with proper referral and insurance approvals. To schedule your MRI, call 888-DMC-2500.
Important: The preparations listed on these pages DO NOT APPLY TO CHILDREN.
You should ALWAYS check with your doctor before stopping any of your medications.
Abdomen/Pelvis
Prep: None
Ankle/Foot
Prep: None
Brachial Plexus
Prep: None
Breast (same for implants)
Prep: None
Notes: Your appointment needs to be scheduled 10 to 13 days after the first date of your last menstrual period. If you are taking estrogen, check with your doctor – it is recommended that you stop taking estrogen for 6 weeks prior to your appointment. Please bring your current mammogram and breast ultrasound, if these tests were performed at another facility.
Chest/Thorax
Prep: None
Elbow/Forearm
Prep: None
Extremity (Upper/Lower)
Prep: None
Femur/Thigh
Prep: None
Hand/Wrist
Prep: None
Head/Brain
Prep: None
Hip
Prep: None
Humerus/Shoulder
Prep: None
IAC
Prep: None
Knee
Prep: None
Neck
Prep: None
Paranasal Sinuses
Prep: None
Pituitary
Prep: None
Spine
Prep: None
Stroke/Carotids
Prep: None
Tibia/Fibula
Prep: None
Head/Brain
Prep: None
Hip
Prep: None
Humerus/Shoulder
Prep: None
IAC
Prep: None
Knee
Prep: None
Neck
Prep: None
Paranasal Sinuses
Prep: None
Pituitary
Prep: None
Spine
Prep: None
Stroke/Carotids
Prep: None
Tibia/Fibula
Prep: None