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Whole body MRI in about an hour, in Melbourne
Prenuvo offers whole body MRI scans with no ionising radiation and no contrast dye. Its Australian clinic is in Toorak, Melbourne, and every booking needs a referral from a healthcare practitioner.
- Practitioner referral required
- No Medicare rebate
- Toorak VIC
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About Prenuvo
One scan, head to ankle, read by a radiologist
Prenuvo is a whole body MRI company that runs its own imaging clinics in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. Its Australian clinic is at 505 Toorak Road in Toorak, Melbourne.
The Whole Body Scan covers the body from head to ankle, including the major organs, brain and spine, in about an hour. Because it is MRI, there is no ionising radiation, and Prenuvo does not use intravascular contrast dye. The company works with MRI manufacturers to configure its machines and writes its own acquisition protocols for whole body imaging.
Every Prenuvo report is interpreted by a registered radiologist, who adds context for you and your doctor. A healthcare professional then takes you through the results and any recommended follow-up, and you can share the report with your own practitioner.
Prenuvo is clear about the limits. A whole body MRI is not designed to replace other diagnostic tests, clinically recommended screening or regular visits to your health practitioner, and the scans do not include a detailed heart or breast assessment.
Why people book
Reasons people raise a scan with their practitioner
Symptoms without a clear answer
For unexplained pains or symptoms, a Prenuvo scan can offer more information to discuss with your healthcare provider.
A family history that worries you
Family history can shape your personal health risks. The scan lets you and your practitioner look closely at the areas that concern you most.
A baseline to compare against
Prenuvo's structured reports are designed for comparison over time, so a later scan can be read against your first.
Whatever the reason, a healthcare practitioner reviews every booking and decides whether the scan is appropriate for you.
Two scans
How much of the body each scan covers
- Head
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Thigh
- Knee
- Ankle
Neither scan is eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Whole Body Scan
About 60 minFrom head to ankle, including the major organs, brain and spine.
It does not include a detailed heart or breast assessment.
Head and Torso Scan
About 45 minFrom head to mid-thigh, including the major organs.
It does not include a detailed spine, heart or breast assessment.
How referral works
Before, during and after your scan
Before your scan
Request an appointment
Fill in the booking form on Prenuvo's Australian website.
Pre-scan consultation
Complete a safety questionnaire and meet a healthcare professional, who reviews your eligibility and refers you for the scan if it is appropriate.
Prepare
Fast for at least four hours beforehand (water, tea and black coffee are fine) and arrive 30 minutes early.
At your scan
Check in
A patient liaison greets you and makes sure your intake information is complete.
Change in private
Change into scrubs in a private, lockable room and remove any metal objects.
Relax through it
Your MRI technologist walks you through the scan, and you can pick a show, a playlist or HealthTunes MusicMedicine to listen to.
Stay in touch
The scanner is air-conditioned and you can talk to your technologist by two-way intercom the whole time. The Whole Body Scan takes just under an hour.
After your scan
Radiologist report
A registered radiologist interprets your scan and adds context for you and your doctor.
Results review
A healthcare professional walks you through the findings and any recommended follow-up.
Your Prenuvo dashboard
View your report and images online and share them with your own practitioner or doctor.
Prenuvo worldwide
Built only for whole body screening
A dedicated medical group
Radiologists, MRI technologists, preventative health physicians and nurse practitioners, all focused on whole body screening rather than single-organ imaging.
Machines and protocols set up for it
Prenuvo works with MRI manufacturers to configure its machines and writes its own acquisition protocols, so a whole body scan fits in under an hour.
Structured reporting
Reports follow a structured framework built for clarity, consistency and comparison from one year to the next.
Research at scale
Work presented at conferences including ISMRM, RSNA, AAN and AACR, with published studies drawing on more than 117,000 whole body MRI examinations.
Figures are Prenuvo's worldwide numbers, published on prenuvo.com.
For practitioners
Every Prenuvo scan in Australia starts with a referral. The report comes with radiologist context written for you and your patient.
Questions
Before you book
Do I need a referral?
Yes. Every booking is subject to a referral from an appropriate healthcare practitioner, and the pre-scan consultation is part of that process.
Is it covered by Medicare?
No. Prenuvo scans are not eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Does the scan use radiation or contrast dye?
No. MRI does not use ionising radiation, and Prenuvo does not use intravascular contrast dye.
What happens if the scan is not right for me?
If the pre-scan consultation finds the scan is not appropriate, the booking is cancelled and your payment is refunded, minus the consultation fee.
Does it replace my usual check-ups?
No. Prenuvo states that a whole body MRI is not designed to replace other diagnostic tests, clinically recommended screening or regular visits to your health practitioner. Talk with your GP about whether it suits you.
Prenuvo, Toorak VIC
Considering a whole body MRI?
Start with Prenuvo's Australian booking form. A healthcare practitioner reviews every request before a scan is booked.
Health Hunter does not provide medical advice. Talk with your GP about whether a whole body MRI suits you.