Age Limit Guidelines

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Age Limit Guidelines

See Below for further rules. 


Exam TypeNotes
General Sono/UltrasoundNo Minimum Age - Please refer to Radiologist Physician List by Modality
Breast Sono/UltrasoundSymptomatic patients under 30 years of age
Minimum of 16 years old
Breast Sono/Ultrasound - Dense TissuePatient who has had a screening mammogram and determined a dense breast ultrasound is necessary
Minimum of 16 years old
Dexa/Bone DensityMinimum of 16 years old
Screening MammogramMinimum of 16 years old
Note: Screening/Annual usually starts at 40 years old
If patients are under 35, an order is required.
Diagnostic MammogramSymptomatic patients 30 years and older
X-RayMinimum of 16 years old
MRI without ContrastMinimum of 16 years old
MRI with ContrastMinimum of 18 years old
CT With IV ContrastMinimum of 18 years old
CT With Barium ContrastMinimum of 16 years old
CT Without any ContrastMinimum of 16 years old
CT Calcium/Cardiac Scoring (NEW)Minimum of 16 years old
FluoroscopyMinimum of 18 years old


EDITED: 10/27/2023