DEXA Body Composition Scan

DEXA body composition scan measuring fat percentage, muscle mass, bone density, and visceral fat distribution. Uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry — the clinical gold standard for body composition analysis. Requires 6-hour fasting. A 5% patient insurance surcharge applies.

DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) body composition scanning at Capio Privathospital provides the most precise non-invasive measurement of body fat, lean muscle mass, bone mineral density, and visceral fat distribution available in clinical practice. The technology uses two low-energy X-ray beams at different energy levels to differentiate between fat, lean tissue, and bone with a precision that bioimpedance scales, skinfold measurements, and consumer wearables cannot approach. The scan takes 15 to 30 minutes and produces a detailed report showing total body fat percentage, regional fat distribution across arms, legs, trunk, and the android/gynoid regions, lean mass by body segment, bone mineral density, and an estimate of visceral adipose tissue — the metabolically active fat surrounding internal organs that is strongly correlated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory conditions. A 6-hour fast is required before the scan to ensure consistent measurement conditions. The radiation dose is extremely low — roughly equivalent to a few hours of natural background exposure and far below a standard chest X-ray. This makes DEXA suitable for repeat scanning at regular intervals to track body composition changes over time, whether for fitness goals, weight management, post-surgical rehabilitation, or metabolic health monitoring. At DKK 1,300 plus the standard 5% patient insurance surcharge, this is Capio's most accessible imaging service and pairs well with the health examination packages for patients who want quantitative body composition data alongside their blood work and clinical assessment.