Full Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Preventive health screening can provide you with early detection and diagnosis of cancer and other abnormalities. Our comprehensive full body MRI scan includes: the brain, the brain arteries and blood vessels, vital organs of the neck, shoulders, lumbar spine, spinal cord, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, reproductive organs, discs, and hips.
Most MRI machines are unable to perform a full body examination, requiring the patient to be imaged in sections. Our 3 Tesla MRI allows for full body MRI imaging without the inconvenience of multiple scans and repositioning. With the 3 Tesla MRI the time a patient spends getting scanned is far shorter than the standard 1.5 Tesla MRI.
False Creek Healthcare is the only private healthcare facility in Canada that offers Total Sedation MRI.
Some examples of the use of an MRI scanner in early detection are:
- Degenerative changes
- Para spinal mass lesions
- Lymphatic system
- Bone alignment
- Free fluid in the abdomen
A focused scan is required for rotator cuff injuries, ligament and cartilage tears to fully determine the extent of injury.
What to Expect
The whole procedure takes 60 to 90 minutes with breaks to ensure patient comfort.
Top Reasons to Choose False Creek Healthcare Centre
The 3.0T MRI represents a breakthrough in Canada’s imaging. Only available at False Creek Healthcare Centre in Vancouver B.C, the 3 Tesla MRI produces images faster and with unprecedented detail. Add clarity and certainty to you diagnosis.
We hire only qualified technologists to perform your scan. Our MRI technicians are highly skilled and are required to have at least 1,000 hours of training in order to work with us.
False Creek Healthcare Centre is a one of a kind private Hospital in downtown Vancouver. Our facility is a unique, patient-centered, world class Healthcare Organization, where the Urgent Care Centre, Advanced Diagnostics Centre, and Surgical Centre are all located in the same building.
After Your MRI
Our radiologists will carefully analyze your MRI images and provide a report to you and your physician. Once they have received the report your physician will then discuss the results with you. Your technologist will also provide you with a CD containing the images from your scan when you leave.
Safety
MRI is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure. It does not use ionizing radiation like an x-ray. Additionally, the 3.0T Signa EXCITE HDX MRI system has been designed with your safety and comfort in mind. Many older MRI system use larger coils, which can make the unit more confining, but the GE 3.0T Signa EXCITE HDX MRI system features more compact, more advanced coils, meaning the MRI experience is much more comfortable.
102 Comments
I am 63; have cognitive problems that showed up when taking lipitor and arimidex drugs Am no longer taking them . Am very adhd; have had head injuries over time because of accidents; balance problems were said to be neurological by orthotics therapist at UNBC in2010 Arthritis thru body controlled by celebrex. whenever I miss taking medication, I get an intense headache while sleeping that appears to be centered at back of head from ear to ear. Early heart conditions in both parents; am a non smoker, very moderate drinker. Constantly fatiqued.
I think a full body mri could ease my mind. One emergency doctor had suggested I get an mri to eliminate multiple sclerosis in 2011. What would the cost be.
I need an MRI for my left shoulder! Should I have a full body MRI? Please send me a quote for both.
Thanking you I remain.
Xray shows everything is normal but can’t straighten knee nor bend all the way waithout pain need an MRI on knee…what is cost, waiting time and do I need a specialist referral?
Wondering how much is a full MRI body scan and also the cost of an abdomen (would this include the adrenal glands)..Tks
please send me pricing for full body MRI and also cardiac ct scan.
Thanks!
I am looking for a breast MRI. How much does this cost and how soon can I get appointment
How much is a full body scan and does one need a doctor’s referral?
Hi, I have been having chest pain with heart doing weird things, describes as galloping? This is when I’m at rest or moving around.
Local doctor has taken blood pressure etc. alls good. Can a MRI give a clear picture of the heart? And if so what would the cost be for upper body?
Hi
Wondering how long the wait is for an MRI and what the cost is? Thanks
I, like many others, would like to know the total cost of a full body MRI. What do you charge? Why do you not post this for the many of us to see without each writing a request?
Hi there,
I am interested in cancer screening and early detection, as well as cardiovascular / stroke risk screening.
I am not sure if I should go for the full body MRI or various CT scans.
I have strong family history of cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver problem, diabetes, among others.
Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.
Hi
Please send me the pricing on a full body scan. Do I need a docotor’s referral?
Please tell me how much it would cost for full body MRI scan? and for chest and abdomen only? (my main goal is to assess my liver, biliary system, pancreas and small intestine).
Thanks
what is the pricing for the full body MRI?
Just wondering if blood clots show up in MRI scans? Also was interested in the cost for a full body scan. Thank you!
I have problems with my back and stomach pain. I’m thinking on a complete body MRI. Will you tell me the cost?
Thank you,
Carlos
Please let me know how much it would cost me for a full body scan??
I am interested in full body scan. Can you please provide me with pricing?
Perhaps you could update your website to include a price list as most of the comments are asking the same question?
Thanks…
Please tell me how much it would cost for me to have upper body scan? Left shoulder pain like a burning hot knife. Cannot lift or place left arm behind my back with out pain either in shoulder or in bicep (back & front). Neck also gets painful depending how I sleep or my activities. One other is that I had a heart attack in 2007 and would like to know if everything is good. Have developed an irregular heart beat.
you might want to see my physio Christine at Treolar on West Boulevard and 39th. She is wonderful and fixed my left arm/shoulder in two sessions when I couldn’t lift it more than 3″ from my side.
My husband and I are both interested in a full body scan. Please provide pricing information and if we need a referral from our doctor.
Thanks.
How much and how long does it take for results
Thank you
Hello! I am interested in full body scan. Can you please provide me with pricing? Thank you!
My wife and I are interested in full body scans. Would you please provide the cost for same and advise if a referral is needed.
Thank you
Please send me pricing.
Thanks,
Bill
Having back, neck and shoulder problems. Would like to know the cost of an upper body scan (neck to hips)
Hello, this sounds very encouraging. Prevention is the cure. Could you please provide me with the pricing schedule for a full body scan? Do I need to have a referral from my GP?
Can you give me price for full body MRI with emphasis on overies and breast. And if doc referral is required.
I’m currently living with a very painful knee and have a specialists appointment in Feb. 2012 so I’m considering a private MRI. A full body MRI sounds interesting and could prove to be benificial as I have many other weird (not painful) events happening through out my body.
Curious, as to the cost of an MRI for my knee? and the cost of a whole body MRI?
Also, if surgery needs to be done is it faster using False Creeks MRI’s or is it the same amount of time if I have an MRI done else where and then bring it in to False Creek? Look forward to your answers.
I have a very painful left knee which has been x-rayed. It shows no arthritis or any other chronic “problems”. My GP believes I have a torn meniscus which he feels only an MRI can detect, for sure. I am currently waiting for an appointment with a sports medicine person. I am getting the impression that it will take next to forever……. What is the cost of getting an MRI on my knee at your clinic?
Also, my right hip is causing me problems as well. It has been x-rayed and there is some wear and some osteoarthritis. Would it be of any benefit to have an MRI on my hip and what would be the cost?
Might just as well ask what a full body MRI would cost as well……..
Hello! I am interested in full body scan. Can you please provide me with pricing? Thank you!
My doctor told me my AFP is higher than normal. I am considering to have a full body or abdomen MRI scan. What is the cost for this procedure and how long do I need to wait? Thank you.
Also wondering the price for a full body scan.
What is the cost of the Full Body MRI.
I would like pricing list / info for full body MRI.
Thanks
Hello! I am interested in full body scan. Can you please provide me with pricing? Thank you!
Hi,
I’m interested in a full body MRI as a means of disease and cancer prevention. I have lost loved ones to cancer and understand the value of early detection.
Questions:
do I need a doctors referral?
how long does the scan take and how much does it cost?
If a tumor is located will I need any follow up scans?
Thank you
I have been told I need hip replacement surgery. However I have an intense burning sensation in my knee and therefore am not sure whether I need hip or knee surgery.
My mother died of breast cancer so therefore I am interested in having a full body scan.
Please can you inform me as to the cost of this procedure.