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NeuroQuant MRI
What is NeuroQuant Brain MRI Analysis?
NeuroQuant is an advanced software that analyses routine brain MRI scans to help the early diagnosis of conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.
The software measures changes, specifically shrinking in specific brain structures, which may point to the presence of certain neurological disorders. These measurements are compared with results from people of the same age, sex, and skull size.
NeuroQuant can also track changes in the brain over time, giving doctors valuable insight into disease progression and how quickly these changes may be occurring.
Who may benefit from NeuroQuant reports?
NeuroQuant reports from MRI imaging are most useful for patients who show symptoms or evidence of neurological conditions, including:
- Dementia-related brain changes
- Traumatic brain injury
- Multiple sclerosis
About Your Test
Before your appointment
You will need a referral from your doctor to make an appointment.
Upon receiving your referral, our Bookings Team will be able to help assist you in finding a time that works for you to have your test done.
Please be sure to bring along any previous x-rays, CT scans, ultrasound or MRI examinations which you may have available. They provide valuable additional information to the attending Radiologist performing your procedure. All imaging will be returned to you.
On the day
Depending on the type of procedure you are undergoing you may need to undertake some preparation – our friendly booking staff will advise you of this when you book your appointment.
At the time of the procedure on the day, our healthcare team will discuss the detail of what will happen during the procedure.
After your appointment
After your scan you can go about your day as normal. Your images will be looked over by our radiologists and a secure report and copy of the images will be provided to your referring practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are claustrophobic (fearful of confined spaces) or have difficulty lying on your back for more than 30 minutes due to pain, your referring doctor may recommend a relaxant or pain medication to help you during the exam. When booking your appointment, please inform the Bookings Team of any concerns or issues, so we can make sure you have everything needed to comfortably and successfully complete your MRI scan.
Some MRI scans require preparation such as fasting. Our booking consultants will advise you if any preparation is required upon scheduling your appointment.
We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete an MRI safety questionnaire.
Please advise the radiographer if you are, or think you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
Before entering the MRI system room, you will need to remove all metallic objects including external hearing aids, dentures, partial plates, metal hair extensions, cell phone, eyeglasses, hair pins, barrettes, jewellery, body piercings, watch, safety pins, paperclips, money clip, credit cards, bank cards, magnetic strip cards, pens, clothing with metal fasteners, and clothing with metallic threads. A gown will be provided if clothing needs to be removed.
The imaging technician will assist you onto the scanning table, and you will be positioned head or feet first, depending on your examination. The scanning table will slide into the magnet so the body part under examination is in the middle of the scanner.
You will be asked to keep very still. The NeuroQuant MRI scan may take 30-40 minutes to perform. During this time, the MRI machine will make a series of different noises, some of which may be loud. You will be asked to select your preferred music genre or radio station to listen to and will be provided with headphones to make your scan as pleasant as possible. Ear plugs can also be provided for those who are particularly sensitive to sound.
Prior to your scan and to ensure optimal imaging, you may be asked to change into a gown. A change cubicle will be provided to ensure your privacy and you will be asked to bring your belongings will you, carry baskets are provided. You will be asked to place your belongings in a suitable location within the room for the duration of your scan. After your scan, you will be provided with a change cubicle to ensure your privacy. Please ensure you have all your belongings with you prior to leaving the department. If you accidentally leave anything behind, please contact our staff to advise and we will endeavour to locate your belongings and return them to you.
Please allow 30-40 minutes.
Our friendly Bookings Team will advise you on the cost of your procedure at the time of your booking.
As MRI machines are a large powerful magnet, certain implants are not MRI safe or only safe on certain machines. You will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire prior to your scan so our MRI technician can assess your MRI safety.
Some implants in the body might need us to investigate further so you will be asked whether you have any prosthetic joints, aneurysm clips in the brain, a pacemaker or artificial heart valve, stents, IUD (intra-uterine device) or metal plates, pins, screws, or surgical staples.
You will also be asked if you’ve worked with metal and may have metal fragments in your body, particularly your eyes. Sometimes an eye X-Ray will be carried out prior to the MRI to confirm the absence of metal fragments.