An MRCP test is a specialized MRI scan of your liver bile ducts gallbladder and pancreas.
MRCP (##bbM##agnetic ##bbR##esonance ##bbC##holangio##bbP##ancreatography) uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create pictures of your biliary system.
Cholangio = bile vessel
Pancreato = pancreas
Graphy = imaging
(From www.histocutup.co.uk)
Sometimes you may receive an injection of ‘contrast a substance that enhances the MRI picture.
MRCP is used for: