Bone Mineral Density & Body Composition Scans are non-invasive, painless, and performed on an examination table. Please contact our staff for an appointment.
A Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD/DEXA) scan measures calcium levels in bones and is essential for diagnosing osteoporosis, assessing fracture risk, and evaluating response to osteoporosis treatments. Your scan will last 15-30 mins.
Please do not take any calcium or iron tablets 24 hours prior to your examination.
Allow 2 weeks between having a CT Contrast study, Nuclear Medicine/PET scans and/or a Barium Study.
While being scanned, you will receive a very minimal dose of X-ray radiation. The benefits of having a DEXA scan to detect disease outweigh any potential risks associated with this low level of exposure.
We’re available during opening hours via email, telephone and via our online booking platform, which is open 24/7.