MRI Shielding Testing & Certification
Tested for compliance. Certified for performance.
Experts in MRI RF Testing
One team, from baseline to sign-off
Don’t gamble with image quality, scanner uptime, or your budget by skipping proper MRI RF testing and documentation.
Common MRI RF Testing Questions
MRI RF testing verifies that the RF shielded enclosure (the “cage”), RF door, penetrations, filters, and other interfaces are actually preventing outside radiofrequency interference from getting into the scan room. You typically need testing for new MRI builds, after retrofits or upgrades, after any work that adds or changes penetrations (HVAC, electrical, medical gas, cabling), and anytime you’re troubleshooting image artifacts or noise that could be interference-related. In short: if the room changed—or performance is questionable—testing is how you confirm the environment is compliant and the scanner can run interference-free.
A professional testing and compliance scope usually includes test planning and scheduling, on-site measurements using calibrated RF test equipment, and a structured approach that checks the critical risk areas—RF door integrity, seams, corners, waveguides, filters, and all penetrations. After testing, you receive a clear report that documents methods, measurement locations, results, and pass/fail criteria tied to applicable requirements. If issues are found, the documentation helps your contractor or shielding vendor pinpoint what needs to be corrected, so fixes are targeted instead of “try-and-see” guesswork.
Most failures come from small details that have big consequences: worn or misaligned RF door gaskets, poorly sealed penetrations, incomplete bonding, last-minute field changes, or patches made after other trades finish (often without restoring shielding continuity). The best way to avoid delays is to coordinate testing at the right time—after all penetrations, door adjustments, and finish work that could impact shielding are complete—and to use a checklist-driven closeout process so nothing gets missed. When issues do appear, quick turnaround comes from having clear results and locations documented so the team can fix the right thing once, then verify and move on.
