How much do scans cost in Islamabad?

An X-ray is Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500, an ultrasound Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,500, a CT scan Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 and an MRI Rs 18,000 to Rs 40,000, depending on the body region and whether contrast is used. Hospital radiology departments generally charge more than standalone diagnostic centres for the same study.

How soon can I get an MRI or CT appointment?

Ultrasound and X-ray are usually available same day or next day. CT commonly needs one to three days, and MRI two to seven days at busier centres, with evening and late-night slots often available sooner. Being flexible on timing, including late slots, considerably shortens the wait for MRI.

What preparation is needed?

Abdominal ultrasound usually requires six to eight hours of fasting and pelvic scans a full bladder. Contrast CT may require fasting and a recent renal function test. For MRI, tell the centre in advance about any implant, pacemaker, metal fragment or claustrophobia. Confirm the exact preparation when you book, as it varies by study.

Do I need a doctor referral for imaging?

For most scans, yes, and it also ensures the correct study and region are requested, which avoids paying twice. Bring previous imaging and reports so the radiologist can compare. Interpreting the images is the radiologist responsibility and any treatment decision rests with your treating doctor, not with this site.

How long does the report take?

Ultrasound and X-ray reports are commonly issued within a few hours. CT and MRI reports typically take one to two working days, and complex or comparative studies longer. Ask for the collection or delivery date when booking, and check whether digital copies are provided, which is useful when sharing with a second doctor.

Diagnostic Centres in Pakistan

Prices for diagnostic centres in Pakistan are quoted, not published: per session rates move with the city, the date and the scope. Our indicative guide is from Rs 1,200 for an X-ray. 7 cities list healthcare below — pick yours, or send one brief and verified providers come back with real numbers.

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from Rs 1,200 for an X-ray
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Corridor at a diagnostic and imaging centre in Islamabad

What it costs

from Rs 1,200 for an X-ray

That is an indicative guide, not a fixed rate, and it comes from our deepest market — Islamabad and Rawalpindi. per session pricing moves with the city, the season, the day of the week and exactly what you ask for. Send one request and providers quote your real number, usually within the hour.

Healthcare by city

Diagnostic Centres is quoted through our healthcare desk in each city. Open a city for its local providers, areas and prices — the nightly figure is that city's hotel floor, useful if you are travelling in for the booking.

7 cities

Cities where healthcarecan be booked, with province, hotel price floor and this month's season.
City	Province	Hotels from	This month
Faisalabad — healthcare in Faisalabad	Punjab	Rs 6,000 a night — hotels in Faisalabad	Open
Islamabad — healthcare in Islamabad	Islamabad Capital Territory	Rs 8,000 a night — hotels in Islamabad	Open
Karachi — healthcare in Karachi	Sindh	Rs 7,000 a night — hotels in Karachi	Off-peak
Lahore — healthcare in Lahore	Punjab	Rs 7,000 a night — hotels in Lahore	Open
Multan — healthcare in Multan	Punjab	Rs 6,000 a night — hotels in Multan	Off-peak
Peshawar — healthcare in Peshawar	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Rs 6,000 a night — hotels in Peshawar	Off-peak
Rawalpindi — healthcare in Rawalpindi	Punjab	Rs 6,000 a night — hotels in Rawalpindi	Open

Before you book

Fix the date and timing firstper session rates change with the day, the season and how long you need — a firm date gets you a firm price.
Name your city and areaTravel, setup and availability all depend on where you are. The same brief in two different cities rarely gets the same quote.
Ask what is includedInclusions vary between providers far more than headline prices do. Confirm what is in the number before you commit.

Home market

Diagnostic Centresin Islamabad & Rawalpindi

This desk started in Islamabad, so this is where our data runs deepest. Everything below is written for Islamabad and Rawalpindi specifically — other cities are covered, in less detail.

Imaging is arranged at hospital radiology departments and standalone diagnostic centres, with most of the capacity in H-8, G-8, Blue Area, F-8, F-10 and around the Rawalpindi hospitals in Saddar and Satellite Town. Ultrasound and X-ray are usually available the same day; MRI and CT typically need a booked slot, and contrast studies require preparation.

Indicative charges are Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500 for an X-ray, Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,500 for an ultrasound, Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 for a CT scan and Rs 18,000 to Rs 40,000 for an MRI depending on the region scanned and whether contrast is used. Prices differ noticeably between centres, and hospital rates are often higher than standalone facilities.

Carry the referral, previous imaging and any relevant reports so the radiologist can compare. Ask about preparation requirements, since abdominal ultrasound usually needs fasting and pelvic scans a full bladder, and tell the centre in advance about pregnancy, implants, pacemakers or claustrophobia before an MRI. We arrange the appointment; the report comes from the radiologist.

Sectors and towns we cover here

We match diagnostic centres requests in the capital with providers covering these sectors and towns.

F-6
F-7
F-8
F-10
F-11
E-11
G-9
G-10
G-11
G-13
I-8
I-10
Blue Area
DHA Islamabad
Bahria Town
PWD
Rawalpindi
Saddar
Murree
Bhurban
Nathia Gali
Khanpur
Taxila