Brain MRI

A detailed, radiation-free scan of the brain, reviewed by a radiologist and explained clearly.

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Brain & Cognitive Health

Living With MS

37,756

Australians were living with multiple sclerosis in 2024, and the number is rising

https://www.msaustralia.org.au/news/multiple-sclerosis-economic-burden-exceeds-3-billion-as-prevalence-soars-in-australia/

Diagnosed Young

20-40

the age range in which MS is most often diagnosed, during working life

https://www.msaustralia.org.au/publication/key-facts-and-figures-about-ms/

Room To Act

45%

of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing known modifiable risk factors

https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/risk-factors-developing-dementia

Living With MS

37,756

Australians were living with multiple sclerosis in 2024, and the number is rising

https://www.msaustralia.org.au/news/multiple-sclerosis-economic-burden-exceeds-3-billion-as-prevalence-soars-in-australia/

Room To Act

45%

of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing known modifiable risk factors

https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/risk-factors-developing-dementia

Diagnosed Young

20-40

the age range in which MS is most often diagnosed, during working life

https://www.msaustralia.org.au/publication/key-facts-and-figures-about-ms/

Living With MS

37,756

Australians were living with multiple sclerosis in 2024, and the number is rising

https://www.msaustralia.org.au/news/multiple-sclerosis-economic-burden-exceeds-3-billion-as-prevalence-soars-in-australia/

Diagnosed Young

20-40

the age range in which MS is most often diagnosed, during working life

https://www.msaustralia.org.au/publication/key-facts-and-figures-about-ms/

Room To Act

45%

of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing known modifiable risk factors

https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/risk-factors-developing-dementia

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DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW

What Brain MRI Is

Magnetic resonance imaging uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves rather than radiation to build detailed images of soft tissue. That makes it well suited to the brain, where the differences worth seeing are subtle. The scan is read by a radiologist trained to interpret clearly this kind of imaging.

Why it's worth it

Sees what an exam cannot.

Detailed imaging with no radiation.

Radiologist reviewed, clinician explained.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

The scan produces a structural view of the brain and the surrounding tissue, including the blood vessels and spaces around it. It is read alongside your other results rather than in isolation.

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Brain Structure

Detailed images of the brain and surrounding tissue, capturing the kind of structural detail that no blood test or physical examination can reach.

No Radiation

MRI uses a magnetic field rather than radiation, so there is no radiation dose to weigh up.

Vessels And Spaces

The blood vessels and fluid spaces around the brain are visible too, adding vascular context to the structural picture your clinician reads.

Read With Your Markers

Interpreted alongside your bloods and history rather than as a standalone verdict.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

The scan produces a structural view of the brain and the surrounding tissue, including the blood vessels and spaces around it. It is read alongside your other results rather than in isolation.

Get started with Precursor

Brain Structure

Detailed images of the brain and surrounding tissue, capturing the kind of structural detail that no blood test or physical examination can reach.

No Radiation

MRI uses a magnetic field rather than radiation, so there is no radiation dose to weigh up.

Vessels And Spaces

The blood vessels and fluid spaces around the brain are visible too, adding vascular context to the structural picture your clinician reads.

Read With Your Markers

Interpreted alongside your bloods and history rather than as a standalone verdict.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

The scan produces a structural view of the brain and the surrounding tissue, including the blood vessels and spaces around it. It is read alongside your other results rather than in isolation.

Get started with Precursor

Brain Structure

Detailed images of the brain and surrounding tissue, capturing the kind of structural detail that no blood test or physical examination can reach.

No Radiation

MRI uses a magnetic field rather than radiation, so there is no radiation dose to weigh up.

Vessels And Spaces

The blood vessels and fluid spaces around the brain are visible too, adding vascular context to the structural picture your clinician reads.

Read With Your Markers

Interpreted alongside your bloods and history rather than as a standalone verdict.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A clear look at an area no examination can reach. Here is how a Brain MRI goes from a conversation with your clinician to a report you understand.

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Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see what's next.

Speak with your clinician

A Brain MRI is clinician selected, so it starts with a conversation about whether it suits your situation and what it can and cannot tell you.

Book your scan

Choose a time that suits you at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. There is usually no fasting and no contrast dye, and you will be screened beforehand for implants and metal.

Have your scan

You lie still on a padded table with ear protection while the scanner captures the images. It is painless, uses no radiation, and takes around thirty to forty five minutes.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews your images and prepares a report, reading the structural detail that this kind of imaging is designed to reveal.

Results and plan

Your report lands in the Precursor app in plain language, and a clinician talks you through what it shows alongside your other results and any sensible next step.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A clear look at an area no examination can reach. Here is how a Brain MRI goes from a conversation with your clinician to a report you understand.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to see what's next.

Speak with your clinician

A Brain MRI is clinician selected, so it starts with a conversation about whether it suits your situation and what it can and cannot tell you.

Book your scan

Choose a time that suits you at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. There is usually no fasting and no contrast dye, and you will be screened beforehand for implants and metal.

Have your scan

You lie still on a padded table with ear protection while the scanner captures the images. It is painless, uses no radiation, and takes around thirty to forty five minutes.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews your images and prepares a report, reading the structural detail that this kind of imaging is designed to reveal.

Results and plan

Your report lands in the Precursor app in plain language, and a clinician talks you through what it shows alongside your other results and any sensible next step.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A clear look at an area no examination can reach. Here is how a Brain MRI goes from a conversation with your clinician to a report you understand.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see

what's next.

Speak with your clinician

A Brain MRI is clinician selected, so it starts with a conversation about whether it suits your situation and what it can and cannot tell you.

Book your scan

Choose a time that suits you at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. There is usually no fasting and no contrast dye, and you will be screened beforehand for implants and metal.

Have your scan

You lie still on a padded table with ear protection while the scanner captures the images. It is painless, uses no radiation, and takes around thirty to forty five minutes.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews your images and prepares a report, reading the structural detail that this kind of imaging is designed to reveal.

Results and plan

Your report lands in the Precursor app in plain language, and a clinician talks you through what it shows alongside your other results and any sensible next step.

"The brain is one of the few places where you simply cannot examine your way to an answer. Good imaging, read carefully and in context, is how you get a clear structural baseline to work from."

Goutham Sivasuthan. CEO and Co Founder of Precursor

Dr Goutham Sivasuthan (FRACS, MBBS, MSurg, BSc)

Precursor Co-Founder & CEO

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FAQs

Your Questions, Answered

How do I book a test?

Choose your test and a time that suits you online, then visit one of our partner locations. If any preparation is needed, such as fasting, we tell you clearly when you book.

When and how do I get my results?

Your results appear in the Precursor app once your sample or scan has been processed, laid out in plain language rather than a wall of numbers. Turnaround depends on the test, and we give you a timeframe when you book.

Will someone explain my results to me?

Yes. A clinician reviews your results, flags anything worth your attention and helps you understand what they mean and what, if anything, to do next. You are never left to interpret them alone.

Where can I get tested?

We operate through partner locations across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. You choose the most convenient one when you book.

Do I need to prepare or fast beforehand?

It depends on the test. Some require fasting or other simple preparation, and others need nothing at all. Whatever applies, we tell you clearly at the time you book so there are no surprises on the day.

Can I track my results over time?

Yes. The Precursor app is built to show change between tests, so each result becomes a trend you can follow rather than a one-off snapshot. Retesting lets you see the effect of any changes you make.

How is my data handled and kept private?

Your health data is handled with care and kept private. Results are stored securely in the Precursor app and shared only with you and the clinicians involved in your care.

What happens if something needs further attention?

If your results surface something worth acting on, your clinician explains it calmly and talks you through sensible next steps. The aim is early clarity and considered action, never unnecessary alarm.

What is a good BRI score?

There is no single answer, because it depends on your height and which guidance you are being measured against. This calculator converts the Australian waist thresholds into BRI at your own height, so your bands are specific to you. Most BRI tools use bands from an American mortality study, which produce noticeably different results for Australians.

Is BRI better than BMI?

It is better at one specific thing, which is detecting central fat, because it uses your waist. It is not better across the board. BMI is generally reliable when it flags someone, and research suggests the two measures agree in the large majority of cases. The useful comparison is not which one wins but whether they disagree about you.

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get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today

A new way Australians get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today