What To Expect During Your MCG Test
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Preparing for the exam
No Needles. No Treadmill. No Hospital Stay. When you lay down for an MCG test you can expect a comfortable, stress free experience. You will be asked to remove any jewelry, electronic devices, and other metal that may be present on your body to ensure a clean tracing, and your skin may be cleaned with an alcohol prep pad to remove any lotion or other products. Your doctor will attach the MCG electrodes similar to a standard ECG and have you relax in the testing room before beginning the recording to ensure the best tracing quality.
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During The Exam
During the test, lay still, keeping relaxed, without tensing your muscles or straining to maintain your position. Avoid moving, breathing especially heavily, and do not talk. The testing process requires stillness and even breathing, with you remaining awake throughout the process, to ensure report accuracy.