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Diagnostics: MRI, CT, ultrasound

A guide to common tests: what they are, how to prepare, typical prices · updated August 18, 2026

Diagnostics: MRI, CT, ultrasound

Imaging

6 tests

MRI — magnetic resonance imaging

Layer-by-layer images of organs and tissues using a magnetic field, with no X-ray radiation. Most often ordered for the brain, spine, joints and soft tissues. Takes 20–40 minutes.

≈ 35,000–60,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
No preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No special preparation. Remove metal jewellery and objects before the scan.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Good to know

If you have a pacemaker, metal implants or clips, make sure to tell the doctor and clinic staff in advance.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Neurologist

Where to get tested · 16

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

Armamax · Kentron

no copay under state insurance

Artmed Medical Rehabilitation Center · Avan

no copay under state insurance

Astghik Medical Center · Malatia-Sebastia

no copay under state insurance

Central Clinical Military Hospital · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

EMERTÉ · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

Energo Arm · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Erebuni Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

CT — computed tomography

A fast, layer-by-layer X-ray scan: lungs, sinuses, bones, abdominal organs. The scan itself takes just a few minutes.

≈ 25,000–50,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
No preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No preparation for a scan without contrast. If contrast is ordered, the clinic will give separate instructions.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Good to know

CT uses X-ray radiation. Tell the doctor before the scan if you are or might be pregnant.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: General practitioner

Where to get tested · 43

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yeolyan" Hematology and Oncology Center of MoH of RA · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Ultrasound

A painless ultrasound exam of internal organs: abdomen, thyroid, blood vessels, pelvic organs. Safe, and used during pregnancy as well.

≈ 10,000–15,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
Special preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

Depends on the organ: abdominal ultrasound is done fasting; thyroid and vascular scans need no preparation. Confirm when booking.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: General practitioner

Where to get tested · 88

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yeolyan" Hematology and Oncology Center of MoH of RA · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

X-ray

An image of bones, joints or the chest, ready in minutes. The classic method for injuries, joint pain and suspected pneumonia.

≈ 5,000–10,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
No preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No preparation needed.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Good to know

Tell the doctor before the X-ray if you are or might be pregnant.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Orthopedist

Where to get tested · 72

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yeolyan" Hematology and Oncology Center of MoH of RA · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Mammography

An X-ray exam of the breasts for screening and early detection. Usually recommended for women over 40 every 1–2 years — agree on the schedule with your doctor.

≈ 8,000–15,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
Special preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No special preparation, but on the day of the exam don't apply deodorant, cream or powder to the breast and underarm area.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Good to know

Tell the doctor before the exam if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Mammologist

Where to get tested · 16

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

Astghik Medical Center · Malatia-Sebastia

no copay under state insurance

Erebuni Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

K. Yesayan Polyclinic CJSC · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Medline Clinic (Davtashen 25a) · Davtashen

no copay under state insurance

Medline Clinic (Rostovyan 17/1) · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

Chest fluorography

A preventive lung image with a reduced radiation dose. Used to screen for tuberculosis and other lung diseases; often required for certificates and check-ups.

≈ 3,000–6,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
No preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No preparation needed.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Good to know

Tell the doctor before the exam if you are or might be pregnant.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Pulmonologist

Where to get tested

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

We did not find these services in the state programme — check with clinics directly

Functional tests

2 tests

ECG — electrocardiogram

A recording of the heart's electrical activity via sensors on the chest and limbs. Takes 5–10 minutes; ordered for chest pain, rhythm problems and before surgery.

≈ 4,000–6,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
No preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No preparation needed. It helps to sit quietly for a few minutes before the test.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Cardiologist

Where to get tested · 68

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yeolyan" Hematology and Oncology Center of MoH of RA · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Echocardiography — heart ultrasound

An ultrasound exam of the heart: chamber sizes, valve function, contractility. The key test for shortness of breath, heart murmurs and monitoring chronic conditions.

≈ 12,000–20,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
No preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

No preparation needed.

Do you need a referral?

Private clinics usually don't require a referral, but it's best to choose the test together with a doctor — who will also interpret the result.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Cardiologist

Where to get tested · 64

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yerevan" Scientific Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Endoscopy

2 tests

Gastroscopy (EGD)

An exam of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum with a thin flexible camera endoscope. Ordered for stomach pain, heartburn, suspected gastritis or ulcer. Takes 5–15 minutes.

≈ 15,000–30,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
Fasting
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

Strictly fasting: no food for 8–12 hours and no drinks for 2–4 hours before the exam. The clinic will give exact instructions when you book.

Do you need a referral?

See a doctor before this test: they will assess whether it's needed and explain the preparation.

Good to know

Tell the doctor in advance about chronic conditions and medications you take, especially blood thinners.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Gastroenterologist

Where to get tested · 35

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yeolyan" Hematology and Oncology Center of MoH of RA · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Yerevan" Scientific Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Colonoscopy

An exam of the large intestine with a flexible endoscope. The main method of early detection of bowel diseases, including cancer; often done under sedation.

≈ 25,000–45,000 AMDapproximate — confirm with the clinic
Special preparation
Preparation, referral and warnings

Preparation

Special preparation: a diet for 2–3 days before and bowel cleansing with a special preparation according to the clinic's schedule.

Do you need a referral?

See a doctor before this test: they will assess whether it's needed and explain the preparation.

Good to know

Tell the doctor about medications and chronic conditions. After sedation, do not drive for the rest of the day.

Referred and interpreted by

Find a doctor: Gastroenterologist

Where to get tested · 34

According to the state health insurance fund (UHI)

"Armenia" Republican Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Best Life" Armenian-Japanese Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Diagnostica" Medical Center · Ajapnyak

no copay under state insurance

"Grigor Narekatsi" Medical Center · Erebuni

no copay under state insurance

"Shengavit" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Sourb Astvatsamayr" Medical Center · Shengavit

no copay under state insurance

"Yeolyan" Hematology and Oncology Center of MoH of RA · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

"Yerevan" Scientific Medical Center · Kanaker-Zeytun

no copay under state insurance

Where prices come from

Price ranges are Yerevan averages based on open clinic price lists and our own research (August 2026) — not any specific clinic's price list. Call the clinic for the exact price. We don't charge for a place in this list.

This information is for reference only and does not replace a consultation with a doctor. Discuss indications and results with a specialist.