NeuroQuant

During any MRI scan, you’ll lie comfortably on your back on a table that is moved inside of a large magnet. A piece of equipment called a "coil," which sends and receives radio frequency waves, will be placed around your head. During the scan you will hear various noises, ranging from a buzzing to a loud knocking. We’ll provide earplugs, or in some cases music, to help with the noise. NeuroQuant requires about 10 minutes in the scanner, although some doctors will order a routine MRI brain exam as well. In this case, several sets of images will be taken, each lasting from one to 10 minutes. It’s important to lie very still during each sequence in order to produce clear, diagnostic images. The total exam time can range from 30 to 60 minutes.

Depending on your symptoms or prior medical history, you may be given a contrast medium via IV, which can improve visibility for physicians. The technologist will explain this procedure to you if necessary. 

Since you will be positioned within a large, very strong magnet, you must remove all loose metal objects. Doing so is important for your safety and the safety of our staff, and to ensure proper functioning of the equipment. You may be asked to change into a gown or scrubs unless you are wearing clothing that is metal-free. Please let us know ahead of time if any of the following applies to you:

• Cardiac Pacemaker
• Artificial heart valve prosthesis
• Eye Implants or metal ear implants
• Any metal implants activated electronically, magnetically, or mechanically
• Aneurysm clips
• Copper 7 IUD
• Penile implant
• Shrapnel or non-removed bullet
• Pregnancy
• Claustrophobia
• Any metal puncture(s) or fragment(s) in the eye

You may eat normally and take all of your usual medications. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the exam time in order to register. If your procedure has been scheduled with sedation or anesthesia, please arrive 1 hour prior to the exam time. Do not take prescribed sedation medications until you are instructed to do so by the technologist. If you have any questions about your medications, please call the center where you are being scanned and ask to speak with a technologist. All patients receiving sedation must have someone with them to drive them home after the procedure.

One of our subspecialized physicians will review your scan and send a report to your physician within 48 hours. Your physician will contact you to discuss the results.

Carolinas Imaging Services - Ballantyne
Carolinas Imaging Services - Huntersville
Carolinas Imaging Services - Matthews
Carolinas Imaging Services - Rock Hill
Carolinas Imaging Services - South Park
Atrium Imaging – Indian Trail

This procedure requires a physician referral. Typically your referring physician will schedule an appointment for you. If you have been asked to schedule the appointment yourself, please have your physician's order and any pre-authorization information required by your insurance or health plan provider in hand, and call 704-442-4390.

Please check with your insurance plan to confirm that the procedure is covered. You may be responsible for all or a portion of the bill.  Payment may be required at the time of service. For questions regarding insurance coverage, and/or billing please call 704-362-7020.