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How much does a CT Scan, MRI Scan, and EEG cost? Do you have to go to a doctor/family doctor to get pres:criptions for these tests to get done?

Most people won't know these costs, as the costs are covered under Manitoba health. And most of us are manitobans. I understand there is a huge population of people that don't qualify for Manitoba health yet. But I believe if you contact the clinics that offer these services directly they will be able to let you know.

This is all correct. Also to add, that a person DOES need an MD or NP to order these tests.

I was in another country and needed an urgent MRI. No health coverage. Walked in off the street and paid 200$ and got the results within minutes. I am very curious as to what that would be in Canada, comparison wise. I think I looked it up once -mri would cost $700-$4000 depending on what you need

Most Manitobans will not know the cost unless they phone the places that offer said service. Most all providers will require an appointment be requested from a GP or No ect. I do not believe there is anywhere in Manitoba that just accepts people in off the street and sadly there is usually a bit of a wait for results unless it's an emergency.

If the person was born, raised, and lives in Manitoba, is google correct its free of cost regards how old the person if they get a drs or nurses pres:cription for the tests to be done?

If you are covered by Manitoba Health and are currently residing in Manitoba for at least 183 days (6 months) per year, then yes, the cost of tests like MRI's are covered if a referring physician deems them medically necessary.  
 
Most people residing in Manitoba who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a permit that lasts 12 + months will be covered.  
 
To answer your initial question, like others have suggested, you can contact the service providers directly to inquire about costs. They will have a fee schedule available for people not covered under our provincial system. There are private clinics that do some of those services, primarily in Winnipeg, so you would need to contact them about their fees.  
 
Yes, in Manitoba you require a referral from a physician, a nurse practitioner, a midwife, or some other health care provider who is qualified to make that referral, even for private clinics. This is to make sure the tests are medically necessary, that they are examining the correct part of you, that the person interpreting the exams knows what to look for, and to ensure the equitable and appropriate use of finite medical resources.