Prostate MRI

Risk-directed multiparametric prostate MRI with PI-RADS reporting required.

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Cancer Detection

Most Diagnosed

29,000

prostate cancers were estimated to be diagnosed in Australia in 2025, the most common cancer overall

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview

Survival

96%

five-year relative survival for prostate cancer in Australia

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview

The Threshold

is the PSA level in micrograms per litre that prompts further investigation in men aged 50 to 69 under Australian guidelines

https://www.prostate.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2.-Summary-of-recommendations.pdf

Most Diagnosed

29,000

prostate cancers were estimated to be diagnosed in Australia in 2025, the most common cancer overall

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview

The Threshold

is the PSA level in micrograms per litre that prompts further investigation in men aged 50 to 69 under Australian guidelines

https://www.prostate.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2.-Summary-of-recommendations.pdf

Survival

96%

five-year relative survival for prostate cancer in Australia

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview

Most Diagnosed

29,000

prostate cancers were estimated to be diagnosed in Australia in 2025, the most common cancer overall

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview

Survival

96%

five-year relative survival for prostate cancer in Australia

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview

The Threshold

is the PSA level in micrograms per litre that prompts further investigation in men aged 50 to 69 under Australian guidelines

https://www.prostate.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2.-Summary-of-recommendations.pdf

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DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW

What Prostate MRI Is

A multiparametric MRI means several imaging sequences are combined to assess the prostate rather than relying on a single view. It uses a magnetic field rather than radiation. The result is reported using PI-RADS, a standard scale describing how suspicious any area appears, so the report gives a score rather than a description alone.

Why it's worth it

Imaging before biopsy, as guidelines advise.

PI-RADS scored, not just described.

Follow-up pathway required before booking.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

The scan produces a detailed structural assessment of the prostate gland, with any area of interest scored on the PI-RADS scale. It is associated with identifying areas that would warrant a targeted biopsy and is not itself a diagnosis, since diagnosis requires tissue. The report is read alongside your PSA, examination and history.

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Multiparametric Imaging

Several MRI sequences are combined rather than a single view, which is what the multiparametric label actually means.

Before A Biopsy, Not After

Australian early detection guidelines place multiparametric MRI between an elevated PSA and the decision to biopsy.

PI-RADS Reported

Findings are scored on a standard scale, so the report states how suspicious an area looks rather than leaving it to description alone.

No Radiation

MRI uses a magnetic field rather than radiation, so there is no dose involved in the scan itself.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Multiparametric Imaging

Several MRI sequences are combined rather than a single view, which is what the multiparametric label actually means.

Before A Biopsy, Not After

Australian early detection guidelines place multiparametric MRI between an elevated PSA and the decision to biopsy.

PI-RADS Reported

Findings are scored on a standard scale, so the report states how suspicious an area looks rather than leaving it to description alone.

No Radiation

MRI uses a magnetic field rather than radiation, so there is no dose involved in the scan itself.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Multiparametric Imaging

Several MRI sequences are combined rather than a single view, which is what the multiparametric label actually means.

Before A Biopsy, Not After

Australian early detection guidelines place multiparametric MRI between an elevated PSA and the decision to biopsy.

PI-RADS Reported

Findings are scored on a standard scale, so the report states how suspicious an area looks rather than leaving it to description alone.

No Radiation

MRI uses a magnetic field rather than radiation, so there is no dose involved in the scan itself.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A raised PSA is a question. Here is how a Prostate MRI goes from that result to a clear next step.

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Your Results Are In!

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

Speak with your clinician

This scan is clinician selected and usually follows a PSA result or family history, so it starts with a conversation about what the scan can and cannot settle.

Book your scan

Choose a time at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. You will be screened for implants and metal and given any preparation instructions beforehand.

Have your scan

You lie still on a padded table while several MRI sequences image the prostate. It is painless, uses no radiation, and usually takes around thirty to forty five minutes.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews the images and reports them using PI-RADS, scoring any area of interest on a standard scale.

Results and plan

A clinician explains the PI-RADS result and whether specialist follow-up is needed. Booking requires referral criteria and a defined urology pathway.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A raised PSA is a question. Here is how a Prostate MRI goes from that result to a clear next step.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to see what's next.

Speak with your clinician

This scan is clinician selected and usually follows a PSA result or family history, so it starts with a conversation about what the scan can and cannot settle.

Book your scan

Choose a time at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. You will be screened for implants and metal and given any preparation instructions beforehand.

Have your scan

You lie still on a padded table while several MRI sequences image the prostate. It is painless, uses no radiation, and usually takes around thirty to forty five minutes.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews the images and reports them using PI-RADS, scoring any area of interest on a standard scale.

Results and plan

A clinician explains the PI-RADS result and whether specialist follow-up is needed. Booking requires referral criteria and a defined urology pathway.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A raised PSA is a question. Here is how a Prostate MRI goes from that result to a clear next step.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see

what's next.

Speak with your clinician

This scan is clinician selected and usually follows a PSA result or family history, so it starts with a conversation about what the scan can and cannot settle.

Book your scan

Choose a time at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. You will be screened for implants and metal and given any preparation instructions beforehand.

Have your scan

You lie still on a padded table while several MRI sequences image the prostate. It is painless, uses no radiation, and usually takes around thirty to forty five minutes.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews the images and reports them using PI-RADS, scoring any area of interest on a standard scale.

Results and plan

A clinician explains the PI-RADS result and whether specialist follow-up is needed. Booking requires referral criteria and a defined urology pathway.

"The most useful thing this scan often does is show that a biopsy is not needed. That is a real result, and it is the one men are most relieved to hear."

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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