What is the importance of a blood work before an MRI scan?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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It is important to do blood work, especially KFT to prevent kidney damage. If you have an existing kidney disease or ailment then the dye given during MRI might worsen your kidney functioning.

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