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Scan Ready · Take-away guides

A better conversation about the right test.

Patient questions and a referrer checklist, with an optional condition-specific guide. These support a clinician discussion; they are not a diagnosis or an imaging order.

Educational information, not a diagnosis; local protocols and clinician assessment determine imaging.

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Ask your referring doctor

Educational information, not a diagnosis; local protocols and clinician assessment determine imaging.

  • 1.What clinical question should the scan answer, and do I need imaging at all?
  • 2.Would ultrasound or MRI answer the same question without radiation?
  • 3.Do I need contrast, and what kidney, allergy or pregnancy checks are needed?
  • 4.How will the result change treatment, and who will explain it to me?
  • 5.What preparation applies to me, and which symptoms mean I should seek urgent care instead?

Planned assessment

Bile ducts & pancreas — MRCP

Common symptoms / reasons
Jaundice, suspected bile-duct stone or duct abnormalities on earlier tests.
Typical initial approach
Ultrasound and blood tests often come first. MRCP is an MRI technique to examine bile and pancreatic ducts, commonly without IV contrast for the duct images.
When another modality is preferred
Contrast MRI/CT may assess masses or inflammation. Endoscopic ultrasound or ERCP may be needed; ERCP can treat obstruction and is not simply a substitute diagnostic scan.
Preparation
Follow MRCP-specific fasting instructions and complete MRI safety screening. Do not stop medicines without advice; bring liver tests and prior images.
Contrast, radiation & pregnancy
MRI has no ionizing radiation, but implant compatibility must be checked. Gadolinium may require kidney assessment; it is generally avoided in pregnancy unless essential. Tell staff about pregnancy and prior reactions.
Urgency & red flags
Fever with jaundice and upper abdominal pain, low blood pressure or confusion needs emergency care; do not wait for elective MRCP.
When to see a clinician
Jaundice or suspected duct obstruction needs prompt clinician review to determine if urgent treatment is necessary.
Ask your referring doctor
Do we need duct imaging by MRCP, or is an urgent therapeutic procedure required?

Reference: https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/mrcp

Emergency symptoms? Seek emergency care now. Do not wait for a scheduled scan. Call 108 / 112.

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Ultrasound has no online slots. CT/MRI/X-ray booking opens the external Apex Access portal; no payments on this prototype.

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