MRI Internal Auditory Canal (IAC) Without Contrast

Specimen Required

NONE

Fasting Required

Purpose of the Test

This test is typically ordered to evaluate suspected conditions of the inner ear, such as acoustic neuroma, hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo.

When this test is required

An MRI Internal Auditory Canal (IAC) without contrast may be requested by a physician or specialist if they suspect an inner ear condition, such as an acoustic neuroma, or if a patient experiences hearing loss or vertigo.

What the Test Detects

This test produces detailed images of the internal auditory canal using MRI technology without the use of a contrast agent.

Preparation for the Test

In most cases, no specific preparation is needed for an MRI Internal Auditory Canal (IAC) without contrast. However, it is important to inform the radiologist or technologist if you have any medical devices, such as pacemakers or cochlear implants, as they may interfere with the MRI.

Sample Requirements

No samples are required for this test.

Additional Notes

As with any medical imaging test, MRI tests involve the use of strong magnetic fields, and patients with certain medical devices, such as pacemakers or cochlear implants, may not be able to undergo the test. It is important to inform the radiologist or technologist if you have any medical devices or conditions that may be affected by the MRI.

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