DEXA Combined — Bone Density + Body Composition

A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan combining osteoporosis screening (lumbar spine and hip T-scores) with full-body composition analysis (lean mass, fat mass, visceral adipose tissue, and regional distribution). Performed in a single 20-minute session with minimal radiation exposure.

The DEXA Combined scan at MIND Clinic delivers two clinically distinct assessments in a single session. The bone density component measures bone mineral density at the lumbar spine and proximal femur, generating T-scores that classify bone health as normal, osteopenic, or osteoporotic according to WHO criteria. The body composition component provides a regional breakdown of lean muscle mass, total and segmental fat mass, visceral adipose tissue estimation, and android-to-gynoid fat ratio — metrics that are increasingly recognised as more predictive of metabolic risk than BMI alone. DEXA uses extremely low radiation doses (approximately 0.001 mSv per scan — less than the background radiation from a transatlantic flight), making it suitable for serial monitoring without cumulative dose concerns. The combined scan at 25,000 HUF represents a meaningful saving over booking the bone density (19,000 HUF) and body composition (19,000 HUF) scans separately. The bone density assessment is recommended for all women over 65 and men over 70, and for younger individuals with risk factors including family history, long-term corticosteroid use, early menopause, low body weight, or prior fragility fracture. The body composition assessment is valuable for athletes tracking lean mass changes, individuals monitoring visceral fat reduction during metabolic health interventions, and longevity-focused clients establishing baseline body composition metrics for longitudinal tracking.