Private MRI scans in Aberdeen
Offshore rotations, shift patterns and long drives in from Deeside don't always leave room for a scan on someone else's timetable. With us, you choose when and where you're scanned. People from the Granite City and across the north-east, including Westhill, Dyce, Portlethen and Inverurie, can book private MRI scans for problems such as spinal pain, sports injuries to the knee or ankle, and neurological concerns.
Aberdeen private MRI scan costs
Private MRI scans start from £185. A clinician consultation and a referral come as part of every package. Use the search to check what nearby centres charge.
How do I book a private MRI scan in Aberdeen?
Booking is done entirely online, with no GP referral involved. Enter your postcode or zoom in on the map to find the centres closest to you. Weigh up the options and their prices, then choose one. A short booking form and safety questionnaire come next, followed by payment. After that, we take it from there.
Why book with us?
We're the UK's largest medical imaging network, with hundreds of locations nationwide and a wide range of scans on offer. You won't need a referral. It takes minutes to book online and hours to speak with a clinician, and your scan can happen within days. Because there are no waiting lists, the choice of when and where is yours. Results come to you digitally, so sharing them with your healthcare professional is easy.
Preparation for MRI scans
Preparing for an MRI scan is usually simple, though some scans require you to fast for a while beforehand. On the day, dress in loose, comfortable clothes that don't have metal fastenings like buttons, toggles or zips. You may be asked to put on a hospital gown instead. Metal matters because the scanner's powerful magnets interact with it. Please remove glasses, jewellery, watches, belts, wallets, phones and other personal belongings before going into the scanner room. Anyone with an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker, may need extra preparation for their safety. Full instructions reach you ahead of your appointment. If contrast is part of your scan, there's one more thing. We'll need recent blood test results showing your kidney function, since your kidneys are what remove the gadolinium contrast agent from your body after the scan.
The procedure
Radiographers, who are specially trained in imaging, carry out your scan and explain each stage beforehand. You'll be asked to lie still on a flat bed, which moves in and out of the doughnut-shaped machine. Scans last between 15 and 90 minutes, with the area being examined making the difference. Should you need contrast, it's delivered through an IV. There's a fair bit of noise during the scan. Usually you can listen to music, and the radiographers stay in touch through headphones the whole time.
How long does it take?
Allow anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes in the scanner. Scanning several body areas, or adding contrast, tends to push the time up. For a more precise estimate, your clinician and chosen imaging centre will let you know how long your scan should take.