Tag: Gbca

Over 450 million doses of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have been administered worldwide to improve MRI scans. While the body typically eliminates most gadolinium quickly through the kidneys, small amounts can be retained, prompting some to seek medical guidance on how to remove gadolinium from your body.

In patients with normal renal function, gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have a biological half-life of about 1.5 to 2 hours [1.2.1, 1.3.3]. This article explains in detail how long it take for gadolinium to leave the body and what factors influence its retention.