Lucent Medical Imaging
DIAGNOSTIC WHOLE BODY MRI, GLENDALE, CA

Diagnostic Whole Body MRI in Glendale, California

A physician-ordered whole body MRI on 3 Tesla, covering head to thigh in a single session, for questions that span more than one region of the body. Insurance-based, authorization handled by our team.

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Whole body MRI screening suite at Lucent Medical Imaging in Glendale, California
DIAGNOSTIC · 3T · HEAD TO THIGH
FULL-BODY DIAGNOSTIC MRI
Under 60 min , no contrast, no radiation
Under 1 hour
No radiation, no contrast
Physician referral required
Insurance verified for you
The Basics

What is a diagnostic whole body MRI?

A diagnostic whole body MRI is ordered by your physician when the clinical question involves more than one region, suspected spread of a known cancer, marrow or skeletal disease, or a multi-site inflammatory process. The protocol is tailored to that question rather than run as a generic survey.

It is different from elective screening. If you have no symptoms and want a self-referred baseline, see our cash-pay preventive screening programme, which is a separate service with its own pricing and its own protocol.

What We Look For

Clinical questions this study answers.

Suspected metastatic disease across multiple regions
Bone marrow disease and skeletal survey questions
Staging and surveillance of a known malignancy
Multi-site inflammatory or rheumatologic disease
Unexplained systemic symptoms after other tests
Lymph node assessment in more than one region
Follow-up of a finding seen on a prior study
Radiation-free alternative when repeat imaging is needed

Every scan is read by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, with the report sent to your physician within 24-48 hours.

WHY LUCENT

Why choose Lucent for your whole body scan.

3 Tesla in under an hour

A complete head-to-thigh protocol at high field strength, without a long day in the scanner.

AI-enhanced imaging

GE Hero reconstruction keeps detail high while sequences stay short.

Concierge results review

A calm experience and a clear conversation about what we found and what it means.

What to Expect

Calm, comfortable, clear.

STEP 01

Order & Authorization

Your physician sends the order, our team verifies benefits and obtains prior authorization.

STEP 02

Preparation

MRI safety screening for implants and devices, no IV, no contrast.

STEP 03

Your Scan

Under 60 minutes with headphones, music and short breaks between sequences.

STEP 04

Results

A fellowship-trained radiologist reports to your referring physician, usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Because there is no contrast and no fasting, you can eat normally beforehand and return to your day immediately afterwards.

Preparation instructions
Insurance & Booking

Two easy ways to book.

WITH INSURANCE

Verify Insurance & Schedule

A physician-ordered diagnostic whole body MRI is processed through your insurance. We verify your benefits and handle prior authorization before your appointment so there are no surprises.

Verify Insurance & Schedule
SELF-PAY

Transparent pricing.

Without a referral, elective whole body screening is available as a separate cash-pay preventive service with transparent, all-inclusive pricing.

Request a Cost Estimate
Prefer to talk? Call (818) 679-2867
Patient Stories

What our patients say.

“My oncologist ordered a full survey. Authorization was handled for me and the report reached her within two days.”

Stephen L.
Stephen L.
Whole Body MRI patient

“They found a small finding that needed watching. Caught early, explained calmly, no scare tactics.”

Dana R.
Dana R.
Whole Body MRI patient

“One appointment answered a question three separate scans had left open, and nobody rushed me through it.”

Omar J.
Omar J.
Whole Body MRI patient
FAQs

Questions about whole body MRI.

Your physician defines the question. A diagnostic whole body protocol surveys the brain, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and skeleton for disease that can involve more than one region, such as suspected metastatic spread, marrow disease or a multi-site inflammatory process.
This page is the physician-ordered diagnostic study, performed because of a symptom, an abnormal result or known disease. If you feel well and want an elective baseline, that is our cash-pay preventive screening programme instead.
Yes. A diagnostic whole body MRI is ordered by your physician, and the order tells the radiologist what question to answer. Our team handles the authorization with your insurer.
When the study is medically necessary and ordered by your physician, it is usually processed through your insurance. We verify benefits and obtain prior authorization before your appointment.
None of either. The protocol uses no ionizing radiation and no contrast injection, so it can be repeated safely year after year.
Whole body MRI gives high soft-tissue and marrow detail without ionizing radiation, which is why it is often used for marrow and skeletal survey questions. PET and bone scan answer metabolic questions. Your physician chooses the study that matches the question.
A fellowship-trained radiologist reviews every study and we walk you through the findings in a dedicated results conversation, including what needs follow-up and what does not.

Have an order from your physician? Schedule your whole body MRI.

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