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MRCP

Also known as Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
  1. At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
  2. Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
  3. Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI
  4. Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.

Understanding MRCP


What is MRCP?

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a specialized MRI technique to evaluate the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct. MRCP scan is used to diagnose blockages caused by gallstones, severe abdominal pain and inflammation or tumor in the bile duct. It also helps in diagnosis of pancreatitis.

It is a non invasive technique hence preferred over other invasive procedures such as ERCP.

What is MRCP used for?

  1. To diagnose stones presence in the gall bladder, bile duct, pancreas, pancreatic duct, liver
  2. To detect pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas which causes abdominal pain)
  3. To find out any obstruction due to presence of the gall stones
  4. To detect infections of the bile ducts like cholangitis

MRCP test price for other cities


Price inNoidaRs. 2520
Price inNew DelhiRs. 2520
Price inKolkataRs. 4140
Price inGhaziabadRs. 2640
Price inBangaloreRs. 4370
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