1. Preliminary registration for MRI diagnostics
Diagnostics in the MRI center in St. Petersburg is carried out at a pre-arranged time, with the help of an appointment. Call the center at any convenient time (recording is carried out around the clock), by phone: +7 (812) 507-68-07 or use the recording form through the website.
The discount system, which is used specifically for patients of the MRI center at Primorskaya, allows diagnostics at a convenient price.
2. Preparation for the MRI procedure
Most surveys, such as MRI of the brain , MRI of the spine or joints, don't require additional preparing. It is necessary to prepare for MRI of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space, as well as for MRI of the small pelvis. You can examine the particular qualities of the preparatory procedures on a special MRT preparation page.
For a comfortable MRI examination in the center on Primorskaya before the survey, the patient is provided with a bathrobe-kimono of flexible cut and a disposable sheet. It is necessary to come in the most comfortable clothes without metal fasteners, which won't cause discomfort during the procedure. You can leave earrings and other decorations in a special locker room.
3. What you need to have on the MRI survey
• Passport or other identification document (for example, a driver's license).
• Documents entitling to the preferential cost of an MRI.
• Referral to a survey from the doctor (if available).
• Data from previous MRI examinations, as well as computed tomography, ultrasound, or others.
4. Before MRI diagnostics
Employees will again explain you the conditions and features of the MRI procedure.
In a special room for undressing you need to leave:
• Items / items of clothing with metal components (zippers, clasps, etc.);
• Jewelery (except gold and silver);
• Cell phones and watches;
• Other magnetic media carriers.
5. MRI examination
Magnetic resonance imaging is carried out under the full control of an MRI diagnostic specialist.In the case of claustrophobia, you can use the support of a close person.
MRI examination is an absolutely safe procedure, without X-ray exposure, which takes from 15 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the complexity of the MRI examination).
6. Results of MRI survey
Pictures on the CD and the conclusion of the specialist are prepared within 30-60 minutes after MRI diagnostics. If you need to record the results on a flash-card or send by e-mail - contact with the administrator.