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MRI of the abdomen, pelvis and prostate.

MRI gives detailed views of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, pelvic organs and prostate. It usually follows a GP assessment, blood tests or an ultrasound, to answer a specific question.

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An illustration of the bowel over a person's abdomen

Phone or video GPAssessed remotely, no NHS referral needed

Scanned within daysAt a partner centre near you in London

Specialist reportBy a consultant radiologist, typically within 48 hours

Explained by a GPA call to go through your results and next steps

Scans in this area

Liver, gallbladder and pancreas

Including MRCP, a scan of the bile ducts, often after abnormal liver blood tests or an ultrasound.

Kidneys and adrenal glands

To look more closely at something found on another scan.

Female pelvis

The womb and ovaries, for example to investigate fibroids, endometriosis or pelvic pain.

Prostate (multiparametric)£825

The recommended next step after a raised PSA, before any biopsy. It helps decide whether a biopsy is needed and where.

Some abdominal scans need you to avoid eating for a few hours beforehand, and some use a contrast injection. We will give you clear instructions when you book.

Seek urgent help rather than waiting for a scan if you have:

Severe or worsening abdominal pain
Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools
Yellowing of the skin or eyes with fever or feeling very unwell

Call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

If your symptoms are bowel-related

MRI is not the usual first test for bowel symptoms such as bleeding or a change in bowel habit. These are best investigated with a stool test (FIT), blood tests and, where needed, a camera test (colonoscopy). Your GP will arrange the right test for your symptoms.

Abdomen and prostate MRI in London

Prostate MRI is usually the next step after a raised PSA, and you can arrange it privately without waiting for an NHS referral. Your GP reviews your PSA results and symptoms by phone or video first.

The scan is booked at whichever partner centre offers the one you need, within easy reach in London. Some scans need fasting or a contrast injection, and your booking confirmation explains what to do.