Private DEXA Scan
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the gold standard for measuring bone density and body composition. Essential for osteoporosis screening and athletic performance monitoring.
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About this scan
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) uses two very-low-dose X-ray beams to measure the density of your bones and the composition of your body tissues, distinguishing between bone mineral, fat mass, and lean muscle mass.
A DEXA scan is painless, quick (20 minutes), and produces significantly less radiation than a standard chest X-ray. It is the clinical gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis and monitoring treatment response, and is increasingly used by athletes and health-conscious individuals to track body composition with unmatched precision.
Key facts
Indications
Women post-menopause, men over 70, long-term steroid use.
Family history of osteoporosis, previous fragility fracture.
Athletes tracking muscle gain, fat loss and lean mass ratios.
Annual check for those on bisphosphonate therapy (Alendronic acid).
Proactive bone health assessment from age 40 onwards.
Locations
Packages
Your appointment
You'll lie flat on the scanning table. No injections or enclosed machines; the arm of the scanner passes slowly over your body.
The lumbar spine and hip are the standard sites for osteoporosis assessment. The scan takes around 10 minutes.
A full-body scan maps fat mass, lean mass and visceral fat. This adds approximately 5–10 minutes.
Your radiologist report includes your T-score and Z-score, showing bone density compared to peak (young adult) and age-matched references. Delivered within 48 hours.
Before your scan
Book your private dexa scan online in under 5 minutes. No GP referral. Appointments typically within 2–5 days.
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