While preparing for your MRI exam, eat and drink anything you normally would and be sure to take your prescribed medications.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing without metal fasteners or zippers. As a patient, you will be asked
to remove jewelry, dentures, glasses, hairpins, watch, belt, and body piercing(s). You will be given a patient locker for these items, as well as for your wallet or purse.

MRI is a non-invasive test that has no biological effects to patients. MR works with a strong magnet & radio frequency waves. There are several implanted items that may not be compatible with the magnet. Please notify our staff if you have any of the following implanted items:

Clarkston MRI does not provide oral sedation for your exam. If you suffer from claustrophobia, or feel the need for oral sedation, please call the ordering physician to discuss the possibility of a sedative. If the patient takes an oral sedative prior to the MRI, a driver will need to bring the patient to and from their appointment. The staff of Clarkston MRI cannot direct on how or when to take the sedation. Please call your pharmacist or physician to answer any sedation questions.

Most MRI imaging takes about a half an hour in length. Depending on the scan, some exams can take up to 60 minutes.

Your test results will be faxed or mailed from Clarkston MRI to the ordering physician within 3 business days of your exam.