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One of the most basic differences between the two tests is that Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanning uses x-rays and MRI does not. A CT scan uses faster scanning times and can be performed in patients with pacemakers and other metallic implants. The MRI produces better images of the body’s soft tissues and involves no x-rays (ionizing radiation).
