Frequently Asked Questions

Our simple, non-surgical scan requires no injections, no dyes, no fasting, or other preparations. This test has been designed with your comfort in mind.

You will lie down on the table, go in feet first, and the whole process takes less than 5 minutes. Our advanced scanner will quickly and painlessly image your organs — including your heart, lungs, and other organs — as well as the vessels around your heart, looking for early signs of heart disease and up to 500 cancers, as well as other diseases.

A whole body CT scan can detect many types of findings, including:

• Cancer — detected at an early stage, when it is most treatable
• Tumors — benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
• Inflammation — visible as areas of increased brightness on the scan
• Bone density abnormalities — including early signs of osteoporosis
• Heart and lung disease — early signs of the two leading causes of death
• Aortic aneurysms — often silent until they rupture
• Kidney stones, liver lesions, pancreatic abnormalities

Our scan can detect up to 500 different conditions across all major organ systems.

Yes. Our scan measures the calcium buildup in your coronary arteries and determines a specific score. Calcium buildup is a sign of atherosclerosis — a narrowing of the arteries that can lead to a heart attack.

• Score 0 — No calcium buildup (ideal)
• Score 1–10 — Minimal buildup
• Score 11–100 — Mild buildup
• Score 101–400 — Moderate buildup
• Score 401+ — Severe buildup, high risk

A higher score indicates greater risk of a future heart attack. Your physician will use this score to guide lifestyle changes and next steps.

The HeartIQ Scan™ is our advanced 4-layer cardiovascular intelligence assessment — going far beyond a standard calcium score. It combines:

• Layer 1: Structural Heart & Chest CT Review by board-certified radiologists
• Layer 2: Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CAC) — quantified plaque burden
• Layer 3: DensityIQ™ — AI bone mineral density analysis
• Layer 4: StructureIQ™ — AI structural cardiac chamber analysis

All four layers are completed in approximately 5 minutes — no needles, no prep, no contrast dye.

The main difference is what each technology can see — and how long it takes:

CT scans: Use X-rays to create detailed images. Take under 5 minutes. No need to change clothes. No coils or equipment attached to your body. Can image the heart and detect coronary artery plaque. Gold standard for lung imaging. Quiet and comfortable.

MRI scans: Use magnetic fields and radio waves. Take 45–75 minutes. Require body coils (cumbersome equipment) attached during the scan. Cannot detect calcified coronary plaque. Cannot effectively image the lungs. Extremely loud (up to 100 decibels). Can be very difficult for claustrophobic patients.

For full body early detection screening — especially for the top two causes of death (heart disease and lung cancer) — CT is clearly superior.

While CT is best for full body screening and cardiovascular early detection, MRI excels in specific focused areas:

• Brain and neurological conditions — MRI provides superior soft tissue contrast
• Spine and disc disease — MRI is preferred for spinal cord and nerve root evaluation
• Joints and ligaments — MRI provides exceptional soft tissue visualization

Advanced Body Scan offers both CT and MRI. Our team will help you choose the right scan for your specific health goals.

No. Advanced Body Scan does not report your scan results to your insurance company, government health databases, or any outside agencies. Your report of findings is given only to you, and shared with your doctor only at your direction.

Because we do not submit these scans to insurance, they do not become part of your medical record in a way that would affect your current or future insurance coverage or rates. Your health decisions remain completely private — empowering you to take action without fear of impacting your insurability.

Radiology interpretation fees cover the physician's detailed analysis and written report of your results. They range from $95–$299 depending on scan type:

• CT Scans (Body, Heart, Lung) — $199
• Brain MRI / MRA with AI — $299
• Virtual Colonography — $299
• Ultrasound (Carotid, Thyroid) — $95
• Echocardiogram — $299
• DNA Codify Test — $159 clinician fee
• Cancer / Advanced Blood Work — $99 clinician fee

The CT BodyIQ Scan™ is our most comprehensive early detection scan — combining three advanced technologies into one visit:

• Advanced 360 Imaging (A3I) — broad structural visibility into ~45–50 organs and body systems
• HeartIQ Scan™ — advanced coronary calcium scoring and cardiovascular assessment
• Comprehensive structural body imaging — lungs, abdomen, vascular system, bones, and more

The scan takes approximately 5–10 minutes. No needles, no contrast dye, no fasting, no recovery time.

The BrainIQ Scan™ is an advanced MRI/MRA brain imaging experience that combines four technologies:

• Advanced MRI Brain Imaging — high-resolution structural brain anatomy, no radiation
• MRA Cerebral Vessel Mapping — evaluates aneurysms, vessel narrowing, vascular malformations
• AI Brain Mapping™ — volumetric analysis of brain structure, symmetry, and cognitive aging
• NeuroReader® AI — FDA-cleared software quantifying up to 83 brain structures

Approximately 30 minutes. No radiation, no contrast required for standard protocols.

AI Brain Mapping™ is advanced AI-powered volumetric analysis that transforms MRI imaging into measurable cognitive health intelligence — evaluating subtle structural changes, brain region volume loss, asymmetry, atrophy trends, and age-related changes before symptoms appear.

NeuroReader® is FDA-cleared AI software capable of quantifying up to 83 brain structures. It compares your measurements against age- and sex-adjusted normative databases, and provides percentile rankings, Z-score analysis, asymmetry indices, and heat map overlays — typically completed in under 10 minutes.

A whole-body CT scan is a valuable early detection tool for a wide range of individuals. You should consider a scan if you:

• Are 45+ years old — even without symptoms
• Have a family history of cancer, heart disease, or other serious conditions
• Are a current or former smoker
• Have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, or diabetes
• Have had significant environmental or occupational exposure
• Are an athlete monitoring musculoskeletal health
• Have a history of cancer or heart disease and want ongoing monitoring
• Want a comprehensive health baseline before major lifestyle changes
• Simply want peace of mind and proactive health intelligence