Palos MRI Pre-Screening
The MRI Process
Your physician has scheduled you for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan at Palos MRI.
We encourage you to read the following material as this will help explain the MRI process and answer many of your questions.
What is a MRI pre-screening?
MRI images require the use of non-harmful magnetic fields. Magnetic imaging requires that certain precautions are taken to ensure patient safety.
A pre-screening process is required to make certain that there are no contraindications to performing your MRI.
Pre-screening Process
The pre-screening process is usually done over the telephone. A representative from Palos MRI will call you and take you through the pre-screening process.
This requires a brief questionnaire about your health history. For example this may include questions pertaining to implantable devices such as a pacemaker, recent surgery, pregnancy, or if you are a metal worker.
You can also choose to download and complete our MRI pre-screening form. Completion of this form prior to your examination may help expedite your visit to our facility.
Depending upon your age and medical history, laboratory blood testing may be required prior to your scan.
We look forward to providing for your health care needs. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at (708) 237-7227.
