MedPark Hospital DXA Center DXA Body Composition Analysis
Type
DEXA Scan
Duration
30 min
Results
24 hours
Full body composition scan measuring fat mass, muscle mass, and bone mass by region. 20-30 minute exam. Requires 4+ hour fast.
Full body composition scan measuring fat mass, muscle mass, and total bone mass with regional analysis. Analyzes visceral vs subcutaneous fat distribution. Body composition exam takes 20-30 minutes. Preparation: 4-hour food abstinence, 48-hour alcohol abstinence, no exercise 12 hours prior.
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 — requires 4-hour fast. Contact hospital for rates.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- DEXA imaging
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 24 hours
MedPark Hospital DXA Center
Hospital-grade DXA scanning for bone density and body composition analysis.
