Chughtai MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound and X-Ray Price 2026 in Pakistan: 50 Scans From Rs 700
Chughtai MRI price 2026: brain Rs 14,000, lumbar spine Rs 13,000. CT brain Rs 10,000, ultrasound Rs 3,000, chest X-ray Rs 1,500. 50 scans from its own list.
At Chughtai, an MRI of the brain costs Rs 14,000 without contrast, a CT scan of the brain Rs 10,000, an abdominal ultrasound Rs 3,000 and a chest X-ray Rs 1,500, according to Chughtai's own online rate list. Scans with contrast dye cost Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 more. Below are 50 common scans in one place, with the cheaper "screening" MRIs most people miss.
We read Chughtai's full rate list on 11 November 2026. It holds 536 imaging items: MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, mammogram, DEXA and echo. These are list prices before the 15% radiology discount on Chughtai's health cards. Imaging is done at Chughtai's radiology centres, not every collection point, so call 03-111-456-789 to book a slot and confirm the price.
Chughtai MRI price list for brain, spine and joints
A Chughtai MRI of the brain is Rs 14,000 without contrast and Rs 15,000 with it. A lumbar spine MRI (lower back) is Rs 13,000. A knee MRI is Rs 15,000. "Screening" MRIs cost Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000.
| MRI | Without contrast | With contrast |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Rs 14,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| Brain screening | Rs 8,000 | |
| Brain stroke protocol | Rs 22,000 | |
| Brain pituitary fossa | Rs 16,000 | Rs 18,000 |
| Cervical spine (neck) | Rs 13,000 | Rs 14,000 |
| Dorsal spine (upper back) | Rs 13,000 | Rs 16,000 (with and without) |
| Lumbar spine (lower back) | Rs 13,000 | Rs 14,000 |
| Lumbar spine screening | Rs 10,000 | |
| Cervical or dorsal spine screening | Rs 8,000 each | |
| Knee joint | Rs 15,000 | Rs 18,000 |
| Shoulder | Rs 17,000 | Rs 18,000 |
| Abdomen | Rs 17,500 | Rs 18,500 |
| Abdomen and pelvis | Rs 24,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| Whole spine (cervico-dorsal and lumbar) | Rs 30,000 | Rs 30,000 |
A screening MRI uses fewer image sequences, so it is quicker and cheaper. Whether it is enough depends on what your doctor is looking for. Show the doctor's slip at booking and ask which one it calls for. The difference on a lumbar spine is Rs 3,000.
Chughtai CT scan price list
A CT scan of the brain at Chughtai is Rs 10,000 without contrast and Rs 15,000 with it. A CT chest is Rs 12,000, and HRCT chest (high resolution, for the lungs) is also Rs 12,000. A CT KUB for kidney stones is Rs 12,000.
| CT scan | Chughtai rate |
|---|---|
| CT brain without contrast | Rs 10,000 |
| CT brain with contrast | Rs 15,000 |
| CT chest without contrast | Rs 12,000 |
| CT chest with contrast | Rs 13,000 |
| HRCT chest | Rs 12,000 |
| CT 3D KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) | Rs 12,000 |
| CT abdomen with contrast | Rs 15,000 |
| CT abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Rs 16,000 |
| CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Rs 18,000 |
| CT chest, abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Rs 25,000 |
| CT lumbar spine without contrast | Rs 12,000 |
| CT angiogram, chest or thoracic aorta | Rs 25,000 |
A CT uses X-rays and takes minutes. An MRI uses a magnet and takes longer. Your doctor chooses between them, so do not swap one for the other to save money.
Ultrasound price at Chughtai, including pregnancy scans
An abdominal ultrasound at Chughtai is Rs 3,000, and abdomen with pelvis is Rs 3,500. A first trimester pregnancy scan is Rs 3,000 and a second trimester anomaly scan Rs 3,500. A 3D or 4D scan is Rs 8,500.
| Ultrasound | Chughtai rate |
|---|---|
| Abdomen | Rs 3,000 |
| Abdomen and pelvis | Rs 3,500 |
| Abdomen and prostate | Rs 3,500 |
| Pelvis | Rs 3,000 |
| KUB | Rs 3,000 |
| Thyroid | Rs 5,000 |
| Neck, general | Rs 4,000 |
| Breast | Rs 4,000 |
| Pregnancy, first trimester | Rs 3,000 |
| Pregnancy, second trimester with anomaly scan | Rs 3,500 |
| Pregnancy, third trimester with fetal Doppler and BPP | Rs 4,500 |
| Obstetric 3D/4D | Rs 8,500 |
| Doppler, one leg (venous or arterial) | Rs 4,000 |
| Doppler, both legs | Rs 8,000 |
X-ray, mammogram, DEXA and heart test prices
A chest X-ray (PA view) costs Rs 1,500 at Chughtai, and most two-view X-rays Rs 1,800. A mammogram of both breasts is Rs 8,000. A DEXA bone scan of one region is Rs 6,000. An ECG at a centre is Rs 700.
| Test | Chughtai rate |
|---|---|
| X-ray chest PA view | Rs 1,500 |
| X-ray knee, one view | Rs 1,500 |
| X-ray lumbar spine AP/LAT | Rs 1,800 |
| X-ray cervical spine AP/LAT | Rs 1,800 |
| X-ray KUB | Rs 1,500 |
| Mammogram, both breasts | Rs 8,000 |
| Mammogram, one breast | Rs 4,000 |
| DEXA, one region | Rs 6,000 |
| DEXA, whole spine | Rs 8,000 |
| ECG at a centre | Rs 700 |
| Exercise tolerance test (ETT) | Rs 7,000 |
| Echo (by indication, for example hypertension) | Rs 6,000 |
The Pink Card (Rs 1,000 for a family) gives 50% off a mammogram, which brings Rs 8,000 down to about Rs 4,000. Other cards give 15% off radiology.
How to book a scan and pay less
Book by phone first. Imaging needs a slot, and some scans need fasting, a full bladder or a kidney test before contrast dye.
- Read the exact scan name on your doctor's slip, including "with contrast" or "without".
- Find it in the tables above, then call 03-111-456-789 to confirm the price and the nearest radiology centre.
- Ask what to do before the scan. Contrast scans often need a recent creatinine test, which is Rs 900 on Chughtai's list.
- Take your old reports and films. They help the radiologist compare.
- Ask for the health card discount at the counter if you have one. Only one offer applies at a time.
If you hold a Sehat Card, ask the empanelled hospital treating you whether the scan can be done there as part of your treatment. Our page on what the Punjab Sehat Card covers explains its limits. Government hospitals such as PIMS in Islamabad and Mayo Hospital in Lahore scan at lower cost but with longer waits.
Common questions
What is the MRI price at Chughtai?
A brain MRI is Rs 14,000 without contrast and Rs 15,000 with it. Spine MRIs are Rs 13,000 to Rs 14,000, and screening MRIs Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000.
How much is a CT scan at Chughtai?
CT brain is Rs 10,000 without contrast and Rs 15,000 with it. CT chest is Rs 12,000.
What is the ultrasound price at Chughtai Lab?
Rs 3,000 for the abdomen, Rs 3,500 for abdomen and pelvis, and Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 for pregnancy scans.
How much is a chest X-ray at Chughtai?
Rs 1,500 for the PA view.
What does a mammogram cost at Chughtai?
Rs 8,000 for both breasts. The Pink Card gives 50% off.
Is an MRI with contrast more expensive?
Yes. At Chughtai the difference is Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 for most MRIs.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read Chughtai Lab's test list and its rate data file, and the Pink Card and Blue Card pages, on 11 November 2026. Every figure is Chughtai's own list price that day. We did not book a scan, so slot times and counter prices are for you to confirm.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
