Patients with Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Anemia receiving frequent transfusions. Individuals with Hereditary Hemochromatosis. Chronic liver disease patients suspected of iron overload.

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Protect your liver from iron overload complications with advanced MRI quantification. This non-invasive test provides precise iron levels to ensure an effective treatment plan and continuous health monitoring.

Scientific name: MRI Liver Iron Quantification (R2*)

An advanced MRI scan using specialized sequences (T2* and R2*) to accurately quantify hepatic iron concentration. It helps diagnose and monitor iron overload syndromes non-invasively without a biopsy.

MRI Liver Iron Quantification (R2*) - Precise Liver Iron Assessment

Service type Radiology and MRI

Duration 30-45 minutes

Fasting 4-6 hours fasting

Included Services

Specialized MRI Imaging
Detailed Medical Report
R2* and T2* Value Calculation

Medical Service Information

Purpose of the Procedure

Accurately determine the amount of iron stored in liver tissue.
Monitor patient response to iron chelation therapy.
Avoid the need for invasive surgical liver biopsies.

Target Groups

Patients with Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Anemia receiving frequent transfusions.
Individuals with Hereditary Hemochromatosis.
Chronic liver disease patients suspected of iron overload.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the procedure painful? No, it is a completely non-invasive imaging scan.
When will results be ready? Usually within 24 to 48 hours after specialized image analysis.