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MRI Contrast Agents

The use of contrast agents, specifically gadolinium-based agents, in MRI exams to improve diagnostic accuracy.

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Is dye used in MRI

Yes — some MRI exams use an injectable contrast “dye,” most commonly a contrast agent (GBCA), to make certain tissues, blood vessels and lesions easier to see; many MRIs do not use contrast and the ch...

Feb 4, 2026

What are the prep instructions for a prostrate mri?

preparation varies by center but centers commonly require minimal preparation—light diet or fasting for a few hours, notification of implants, and sometimes bowel emptying measures such as an enema—wh...