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How long does an MRI of the abdomen take?

I am a 37 year old female who needs an MRI of my abdomen. How long does an MRI of the abdomen take?

3 Answers

35 min
An MRI of the abdomen can take up to an hour depending on what kind of information is being ordered with the study. There are also breathing instructions to follow doing the MRI procedure. Sometimes with more powerful or sophisticated machines, the scan time is reduced.
30-40 min