MRI Safety
Older tattoos with iron-based ink may heat up; piercings usually need to be removed. Tell the team beforehand.
Modern ink is usually safe; cosmetic tattoos and older black ink may contain metal. The team may suggest a test patch or alternative protocol.
Metal in the scan field can move or heat up. Remove piercings where possible and report anything that cannot be removed.
MRI safety checklist: what to tell your clinic
Implants, devices, pregnancy, kidney function and metal objects: what an MRI department needs to know before your appoin...
MRI and Pacemakers
Some implants are MRI-conditional. Others are not. The clinic needs the exact device name before you book.
MRI and Pregnancy
MRI does not use X-rays. In pregnancy it is still reserved for questions that cannot wait, and contrast is usually avoid...
MRI and Metal Implants
Most joint replacements and modern stents can be scanned. Loose metal fragments and unknown implants cannot be assumed s...
2 July 2026
What does an MRI body scan detect (and what does it not)?
Realistic expectations: MRI excels for solid organs, but does not replace colonoscopy, mammography or lung CT.
30 June 2026
Is a preventive body scan covered by insurance?
Basic insurance, supplemental cover and what you pay out of pocket for preventive screening.
26 June 2026
1.5 Tesla vs 3.0 Tesla MRI: why equipment matters for your body scan
Higher field strength means a better signal, which buys sharper images or a shorter scan. Explained for patients.
25 June 2026
Do I need a referral for an MRI?
Hospital versus private clinic: when you can book an MRI without a referral.
21 June 2026
What does a total body scan cost in the Netherlands?
Prices, packages and what is or is not included with private total body scans.
19 June 2026
Total body scan costs in 2026: what do you get for your money?
Standard and premium packages from roughly €1,500 to €2,750, and why basic insurance does not cover them.
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