How Long Will My Appointment Take?

How long does an imaging appointment take? Why can appointment lengths differ?

1. Overview

The amount of time needed for an imaging appointment depends on the type of examination you are having.

Different imaging examinations require different amounts of time.

2. What You Need to Know

Our current preparation information lists approximate examination durations by procedure.

Your appointment confirmation or booking instructions may also provide information about the expected length of your visit.

3. Appointment Length

Are all appointments the same length?

No.

For example, an X-ray appointment may be much shorter than an examination that has multiple stages, such as some Nuclear Medicine studies.

Is the listed duration exact?

Procedure durations are provided as general guidance.

Please follow any specific timing information given when your appointment is booked.

4. Before You Contact MMI

Check your appointment and preparation information for the examination being performed.

5. When to Contact MMI

Please contact us if you need clarification about how much time to allow for your specific examination.

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