Type
MRI Scan
Duration
45 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Contrast-enhanced MRI head examination
- Gadolinium-based contrast agent
- Radiologist interpretation and written report
- Hearing protection during the scan
A contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance scan of the brain, in which an intravenous gadolinium-based agent is given during the examination to make certain structures and changes stand out more clearly. It is used when a plain scan may not give enough information — for example to characterise a lesion already seen, to look more closely at inflammatory or vascular changes, or for follow-up where contrast was used before. The fixed self-pay price covers both the scan and the contrast agent, with the radiologist confirming suitability before injection.
About this treatment
A contrast-enhanced head MRI adds an intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agent to a standard brain examination. The contrast travels in the bloodstream and helps highlight areas where the blood supply or tissue characteristics differ, which can make certain findings — such as a previously seen lesion, areas of inflammation, or abnormalities of the small vessels and membranes around the brain — clearer and easier to characterise. A radiologist decides…
The scan is performed on the centre's 2025 GE Signa Victor 1.5 Tesla system. A typical contrast study runs a little longer than a plain scan: a first set of images is acquired, the contrast is injected through a small cannula in the arm, and further images are taken afterwards, so you should allow extra time around the appointment. As with any MRI you lie still inside the scanner with a head coil in place and hearing protection on. Because the agent is…
Good to know
- Scanner
- GE Signa Victor 1.5T (2025)
- Contrast
- Included in the price
- Bring
- Recent creatinine result
Who is this for?
Adults needing a more detailed brain assessment where intravenous contrast adds information, or contrast-based follow-up of a known finding
Preparation required
Bring a recent creatinine (kidney function) result, generally within 14 days (7 days if you have kidney disease). Avoid eating for about 4 hours beforehand, wear metal-free clothing and remove all metal items. Declare allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding and any implants or pacemaker.
Scan details
- Body Area
- Head
- Scan Type
- with contrast
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Magnetic resonance and CT examinations are described and reported by radiologists; a radiologist decides whether intravenous contrast is used for each study. Imaging is performed on a 2025 GE Signa Victor 1.5T MRI scanner and a Siemens SOMATOM go.Up CT scanner.
Languages: Polish
Treatment highlights
- Contrast-enhanced MRI head examination
- Gadolinium-based contrast agent
+2 more items in What's included
940 zł for a head scan performed with intravenous contrast (the published price already includes the contrast agent). A fast-tracked (CITO) report is an extra 150 zł.