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MRI Screening Dorsal Lumbar Spine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Inform your doctor and technician if you are pregnant or may be pregnant before the test.
You will have to remove your jewellery and avoid wearing clothes with metal objects like metal zips, studs etc. which might interfere with the image
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.

Overview

What is MRI Screening Dorsal Lumbar Spine?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Screening Dorsal Lumbar Spine involves the study of the back (lumbar), and the dorsal region of the human body.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to evaluate the lumbar spine showing the bones, discs, spinal cord, and the spaces between the vertebral bones where nerves pass through.