Yes, RadLink is accredited with Medisave, and we can assist with Medisave claim for patients.

For outpatient scans for diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition up to $300 per year per patient.

(Note: Does not apply to plain x-rays or scans that are already claimable under other Medisave schemes such as scans for cancer treatment, chronic disease under the Chronic Disease Management Programme and antenatal scans)

For outpatient MRI scans, CT scans and other diagnostics for cancer patients: Up to $600 per year per patient.

For more details, please refer to the MOH guidelines on the usage of Medisave:

Visit Medisave

*Subjected to Medisave board's approval

To ensure the shortest waiting time possible, our scans are strictly by appointment basis only.

The referring clinic will typically make the appointment on your behalf or alternatively you can call us at 68360808 to book a slot.

Note: No appointment is required for X-rays and BMD

Yes, you may consume your regular medication for chronic conditions unless otherwise instructed:

For CT Scan

1. Please take medicines before the CT scan, except for diabetic medicines. Consult your doctor before the test for instructions.

1. If you have a contrast CT scan done, you may be told not to resume any drugs that contain Metformin until your kidney function is tested and is normal. You will receive instructions about this on the day of your scan.

For PET / CT FDG Scan – Patients with Diabetes

1. You may take your non-diabetes medicines with water on the morning of your exam if you do not need to take them with food.

1. Check your blood glucose level in the morning after your 12-hour fast. If your blood glucose is:

• 80 to 150 mg/dL, go to your appointment as scheduled
• Below 70 mg/ dL or you have symptoms of hypoglycaemia, treat your low blood glucose in your usual way. Do not let low blood glucose go untreated. Call to reschedule your scan.

Each imaging modality—mammography, ultrasound, and MRI—has specific strengths for breast

screening, but their suitability depends on the patient's risk factors, breast density, and age. Here’s a

breakdown of when each imaging technique is generally preferred:

1. Mammography: Mammography is a well-established, cost-effective screening tool that can detect

calcifications and other early signs of cancer. Large studies have proven that regular mammographic

screening can reduce breast cancer mortality.

It is best for woman with average risk of breast cancer, especially for women aged 40 and above.

At the same time, we need to remember that mammography has limited sensitivity in women with

dense breast tissue, where fibrous tissue can obscure lesions.

2. Ultrasound Breast: is one of the most widely used supplemental (along with mammogram)

screening for women with dense breast tissue or for further evaluation of suspicious findings on

mammograms. Ultrasound is effective in detecting small lesions in dense breast tissue. It does not

use ionizing radiation, making it a safer option for more frequent follow-ups.

Again, we must know that ultrasound is operator-dependent and may lead to false positives. It is less

sensitive to microcalcifications, which are an early indicator of certain breast cancers. For this

reason, it is not usually used as a standalone screening tool.

3. MRI Breast: At this time, MRI is the most sensitive modality to detect breast cancer, especially in

dense breasts, and can identify abnormalities that other modalities may miss. It does not use

ionizing radiation, making it safe for more frequent use in high-risk individuals.

It is recommended for high risk women like BRCA mutation carriers or their first-degree relatives,

women with strong family history, or a personal history of breast cancer. MRI is typically not

recommended for average-risk women due to its lower specificity compared to mammography.

To summarise, as to which Imaging is Better for Screening?

Average-Risk Women: Mammography is generally preferred as the primary screening method for

women aged 40 and above, given its balance of sensitivity, specificity, and cost-effectiveness. If they

have dense breasts, then supplemental screening with ultrasound or MRI may be considered.

High-Risk Women: MRI can be used as an adjuvant screening tool in high-risk patients due to its high

sensitivity to detect small breast cancer.

Your doctor will help to access and determine the best screening test for you.

Please let your referring physician know so that alternative scan options can be explored, including the administration of sedation to make the scan more comfortable.

Pre-scan preparations and fasting will vary according to the scan to be done, and the region that is to be scanned.

Please check with us during appointment booking or check with your doctor.

Depending on the scan, you can expect to spend around 1.5-2hours in our centre.

This includes registration, preparation for the scan (E.g. Changing into gowns/ filling up of screening questionnaire). The actual scan time also varies by region and modality.

You will need to bring along a request form from your doctor requesting for the examination.

Please bring along your identity card or passport for us to verify and register your before your scan.