MRI Scan - Cost amp Safety measures before undergoing the Test

MRI Scan - Cost & Safety measures before undergoing the
Test
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What is MRI scanning?
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) is imperative for a detailed image of tissues
and organs. It uses radio waves and magnetic fields to get a clear picture of the affected
organ. It is recommended in times of head injuries, strokes, tumors, breast cancer, joint
disorders, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, mental trauma, etc. And it is regarded
as the safest medical procedure as there is no evidence of the severe side effects.
What organs are scanned through MRI?
The organs of the body such as Brain, Spinal cord, Head, Abdomen, Bone, joints (knee,
shoulder, wrist, etc.), Heart, blood vessels (cardiology), Liver, kidneys, Breast, and Womb,
etc. are scanned through MRI.
You can avail MRI scan either at the multi-specialty hospitals or diagnostic centers.
However, most of the people are now preferring to take tests at the diagnostic centers.
Why?
The advantages of diagnostic centers:
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One destination for all clinical findings:
The advantage of diagnostic centers is they are specially designed for taking all types of
tests ranging from complete blood picture (CBP), lipid profile, random blood sugar (RBS),
to advanced scans such as CT, MRI, and more. Moreover, the health care professionals
provide various health checkup packages (that cover the whole body) in their diagnostics
and polyclinic centers.
Latest Medical equipment:
With the advent of technology and medicine, we are availed with handheld and
advanced medical equipment. And all the diagnostic centers can own many branded
machines for accurate test results.
Availability:
With the rise of radiologists and diagnostic centers, it has now become easier for the
patients to take any test in their vicinity. Now, they no longer need to go to the hospital.
All the manual tests can be done at the nearest diagnostics and polyclinic centers.
Cost-effective:
They offer all types of tests and packages at reasonable prices less than the prices at
hospitals.
How much does it cost for an MRI scan?
The cost for MRI scan depends on various factors such as the specific parts of the body
that is receiving the scan (MRI brain cost, Head MRI, Spinal MRI, etc.), the type of
approach that administered; plain or contrast. This non-invasive and painless procedure
costs the patients from INR 6000 to INR 10000 as an average at the multi-specialty
hospitals. The cost structure may differ from equipment to equipment such as MRI 3.0
Tesla and MRI 1.5 Tesla. It may stretch up with additional charges from INR 8000 to INR
10000.
However, at the diagnostic centers, people might afford in the range between 5000 to
6000 along with additional charges (if the patients want a more in-depth study of the
organ), it will be stretched from 7000 to 8000. And the full-body scan cost you between
INR 18000 to INR 25000 in India.
With the rise of diagnostics centers like Tesla Diagnostics, the MRI scan center in
Hyderabad which is spread with various branches covering Hyderabad with advanced
medical equipment by branded companies. It offers various health checkup packages
at affordable prices. Here is the complete list of the costs of MRI scans for various
organs.
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MRI PRICE RANGE
Organ Plain(Price Range) With Contrast(Price Range)
Brain 6500-12000 10000
Abdomen 6500 10000
Abdomen and pelvis 10000 13500
Knee 6500-13000 NA
Neck 7000 NA
Spine Dorsa/Lumber 6500-9500 NA
Cervical spine 6500-10000 NA
Pelvis 7000 10000
Chest/ Thorax 6500 10000
Whole Spine 16000 NA
What are the safety measures for MRI scan?
The patients who have implants of any type in the body will have to be checked for
compatability before going.
The persons who are going through MRI scan need to remove all metallic objects
on their bodies such as jewelry, metal ornaments, cosmetics that contain metal,
watches, hair ornaments, belt buckles, safety pins, magnetic strip materials such as
phones, purses, wallets, credit cards, etc.
Patients will be given sedative medication to reduce anxiety or claustrophobia.
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