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The scan performed by a DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorption) is a quick and painless whole body scan that helps to identify body fat, lean muscle, and bone health. A DEXA Scan is the GOLD Standard for measuring bone health and body composition. A DEXA scan can help provide critical health markers that can be used by your provider to help identify health risks.
The DEXA Scan for body composition provides an accurate breakdown of your body including:
Total body bone mineral density
Total body muscle mass
Total body fat mass
Total body bone mass
Total body fat percentage
Muscle and fat mass in the trunk
Muscle and fat mass in your right and left arm
Muscle and fat mass in your right and left leg
Central abdominal fat measurement
A Bone Densitometry scan is used to measure the strength of your bones. It is commonly used to help identify osteoporosis and to determine a person’s risk for developing fractures. DEXA is today’s established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) and is most often performed on the spine, hips or forearm.
Your T-Score is a number which shows your Bone Mineral Density compared to young adults of the same gender/peak health.
-1 and above: this is considered a normal score
between -1 and -2.5: this is classified as osteopenia (low bone mass)
below -2.5: this is classified as osteoporosis (extremely low bone mass)
Your Z-Score is a number used to measure your Bone Mineral Density compared to other people in your age group of the same size and gender.
If this score is more than 2 standard deviations above or below average, it may indicate a need for further medical tests.
On the day of the exam, you may eat normally. (If you are having or including a Body Composition, you must not have a heavy meal or lots of liquid 4-6 hours prior to testing.)
You should not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before your exam.
You should wear loose, comfortable clothing, avoiding garments that have zippers, belts or buttons made of metal.
Objects such as keys or wallets that would be in the area being scanned should be removed.
You may need to remove some clothing and/or change into a gown for the exam.
Remove jewelry, removable dental appliances, eyeglasses, and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with the x-ray images.
Inform our clinical staff if you recently had a barium examination or have been injected with a contrast material for a computed tomography (CT) scan or radioisotope. You may have to wait 10 to 14 days before undergoing a DXA test.
“Radiation exposure from having a DEXA and/or Body Composition Scan is a fraction of the amount of radiation of a regular chest xray – roughly 3% of a standard chest xray or 97% than a chest xray. (About the same amount as spending 3 hours outside.)”
All patients using (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, semaglutide, or tirzepatide) should be having a DEXA bone scan and body composition completed annually. We want to make you are losing weight in a healthy way, keeping bones strong, and maintaining muscle mass.
Note: If you are using a GLP1, a DEXA/Body Composition scan will be discussed by your provider at your next visit. Any questions can be answered at that time.
When Scheduling a Bone Density DEXA Scan, You Will Be Sent The Following Questionnaire To Be Filled On-line. The Questionnaire Will Be Sent To The E-mail Address You Provide Us At The Time You Make Your Appointment:
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