A member asked:

Do i have to get some blood tests before doing a lumbar mri without dye?

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Not usually: Mri without contrast/dye does not require pretesting with labs.

Answered 7/5/2012

6k views

Thank

No: Not unless you need anesthesia. Then you will need a full history and physical, and whatever pre-anesthetic testing your anesthesiologist sees fit to ensure your safety.

Answered 3/26/2013

6k views

Thank

No: There is no need for blood tests before a non-contrast mri. However, if there is a chance that contrast might be used during the test, then it's easier to have a simple kidney function blood test before the MRI scan rather than having to get out of the scanner, have the test and then have to reschedule a scan with contrast.

Answered 6/10/2014

6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more