AddLife Anti-Aging Center DEXA Bone Mineral Density
Type
DEXA Scan
Duration
20 min
Results
24 hours
Osteoporosis screening with precise bone density measurement. Recommended for ages 50+ and menopausal women.
Bone mineral density assessment using the GE Lunar Prodigy system, the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis as designated by the WHO. Measures T-score and Z-score at the lumbar spine and proximal femur. Recommended for individuals aged 50+, post-menopausal women, those on long-term steroid medication, and anyone with osteoporosis risk factors.
Key Details
- Scan Duration
- 10–20 minutes
- Radiation
- Very low (less than a day of natural background)
- Fasting Required
- No
- Pain Level
- None — completely painless
- Measurements
- Bone density + body composition + visceral fat
- Gold Standard
- Most accurate body composition measurement available
- Repeat Frequency
- Every 6–12 months for tracking
Who Is This For?
Anyone interested in understanding their body composition beyond what a scale can tell you. Fitness enthusiasts and athletes tracking muscle gain and fat loss over time. People on weight management programs who want objective progress measurements. Those over 50 or with risk factors for osteoporosis wanting bone density screening. Longevity-focused individuals establishing baseline measurements for body composition optimization.
What's Included
Preparation Required
No fasting required. Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing without metal components (zippers, belt buckles, underwire). Remove all jewelry and metal accessories. Stay well-hydrated — dehydration can slightly affect body composition readings. Avoid intense exercise for 24 hours before the scan, as fluid shifts can influence results. The scan itself takes approximately 10–20 minutes and is painless. You'll lie still on an open table while the scanner arm passes over you.
Price estimated — contact clinic for current rates.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- DEXA imaging
- Duration
- 20 min
- Results
- 24 hours
