| How should I prepare for my exam? |
If your exam requires a special preparation, you will be instructed at the time of scheduling. If you have questions prior to scheduling, you can click on the link for your specific test and read the section on preparation. You can view the test preparation page on our website.
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| Who will perform my exam? |
Depending on the type of exam you are having, either the technologist or both the technologist and radiologist will be in attendance. The radiologists are medical doctors, licensed in New York State, and specially trained to perform imaging procedures and interpret x-rays and other imaging examinations. Our licensed technologists are highly trained, skilled medical professionals who have received additional education in one or more medical imaging specialties, such as x-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, mammography, etc.
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| Who will read my x-rays / images? |
A board certified radiologist will interpret your examination and will prepare a formal report of the findings. Depending on the type of exam, the radiologist will
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| When will I receive my results? |
Your radiology exam will be interpreted within on the day of the test. A report of the findings will be sent to the doctor who ordered the exam within 48 hours. If your doctor requests an emergent, or STAT reading, the findings will be called and or faxed directly to his/her office. You should let our office know if your doctor need the results of your test urgently.
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| How can I obtain copies of my x-rays or images? |
Depending on the type of exam and the location where the exam was performed, copies can be provided with advance notice and may be in the form of x-ray film or computer images on a CD-Rom. You can arrange to pick up copies of your x-rays or images by calling the main phone number. If you would like images sent to your Doctor or for your personal use, please inform the medical records staff so we can take care of this for you.
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| Where should I park when I arrive for my exam? |
Our office has parking on the street as well as several garage parking options. The neartest garage is located on 80th Street between Second and Third Avenue.
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| Why do you want to know about any metal or implants that might be in my body? |
The MRI Scanner is a very large, strong magnet. The magnetic field can actually move objects made of iron or steel, and may pose a health-safety risk; therefore, it is very important for you to let your doctor and the MRI scheduler and technologist know if you have any of the following:
» A pacemaker
» Aneurysm clips
» Cochlear (Ear) implants
» Steel surgical clips or staples
» A neurostimulator (Tens unit)
» Implanted infusion device, such as an insulin pump
» Metal implants or any implant made partially or entirely of steel or iron
» Joint replacements
» Metal fragments anywhere in the body.
» Any other implanted metal device
Metal objects that are not made of iron or steel can interfere with your MRI exam. On the day of your exam, if you are wearing clothing that has metal, you may be asked to change into a patient gown. The technologist will ask you to remove all jewelry, coins, keys, watches, hearing aids, dentures, and any other metal items that you may have in your possession, so it is best if you do not take them with you for the exam.
Because the magnetic field can also erase information on bank and credit cards, you should not bring those with you when you have your MRI exam. |
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| Can I have an MRI if I am pregnant? |
| If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, let your doctor know before scheduling an MRI. |
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| Why do I need an x-ray before the MRI? |
| Occasionally, x-rays may be necessary prior to your MRI to screen for metallic objects that might be in your body. For example, a patient who works with metal, such as a welder, may need to have an x-rays of his/her eyes to make sure that there are no metal fragments in them before scheduling an MRI exam. |
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| How long will my scan take? |
| Please ask how long you can expect to be in the office when you call to schedule. We do out utmost to respect your time. The average MRI study takes about 30-60 minutes. The average PET/CT scan takes about 3 hours minutes. Some exams may be shorter or longer, depending on the area of the body being scanned or the reason for the exam. |
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| Can I have an MRI if I am claustrophobic? |
| Most patients who have claustrophobia can still have an MRI exam. For some claustrophobic patients, a mild sedative, prescribed by their physician, and taken prior to the exam, is all that may be needed to feel comfortable during the MRI. In rare instances, if the claustrophobia is severe, there may be additional options that can be discussed with your doctor. |
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| What do I need to bring to my appointment? |
» A current form of identification.
» A current insurance card.
» A list of current medications.
» An insurance referral form (if needed).
» Please notify us as early as possible if you are unable to keep your appointment. |
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| What is Time-Of-Flight? |
| Time-of Flight is a new technology that measures the actual time difference between the detection of two coincident gamma rays. This time difference is then used to localise, more accurately, the origin of the annihilation. It Raises effective image sensitivity by more than twice that of conventional PET, and Image acquisition is shortened to less than ten minutes for a whole-body PET scan. |
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