FAQs

A full body MRI scan can take between 60-90 minutes.

Full body scans provide a complete, end to end package of care.
- Easy online booking at your choice of location, with no referral needed.
- 1-1 clinician consultations with Scan.com's friendly team of GPs and radiologists.
- Your scan at a date and time that suits you.
- Fast digital results
- A post-scan clinician consultation to discuss the outcomes and any onward recommendations

There are no prior preparations needed for your full body scan. But, we recommend wearing soft, comfortable clothing with no metal zips or fastenings. As an MRI scan uses high-strength magnets, you'll need to remove any metal items such as watches and belts, and you might be asked to change into a medical gown for your safety.

MRI scans don't use any ionising radiation, just strong magnets and radio waves. This means they are generally very safe, but you might not be a suitable candidate for an MRI scan if you have metal in your body, such as implanted medical devices (e.g. a pacemaker), implants such as an aneurysm clip, or shrapnel. While MRI has no proven risk to unborn babies, it is not recommended to have a full body scan while you are pregnant.

Our proactive screening approach means it is possible to get a full body MRI every year for the best ongoing monitoring of your health.

While a typical MRI scan concentrates on a single body area, a full-body MRI has the capacity to detect a wide range of potential health issues. This comprehensive examination offers a proactive way to safeguard your overall health and can serve as a basis for further MRI imaging.