DEXA Scan
DEXA Scan -Â (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorption)Â
What Is A DEXA Scan?
The scan performed by a DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorption) is a quick and painless whole body scan that helps to identify body fat, lean muscle, and bone health. A DEXA Scan is the GOLD Standard for measuring bone health and body composition. A DEXA scan can help provide critical health markers that can be used by your provider to help identify health risks.
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What Information Does A DEXA Scan Provide?
The DEXA Scan for body composition provides an accurate breakdown of your body including:
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Total body bone mineral density
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Total body muscle mass
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Total body fat mass
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Total body bone mass
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Total body fat percentage
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Muscle and fat mass in the trunk
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Muscle and fat mass in your right and left arm
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Muscle and fat mass in your right and left leg
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Central abdominal fat measurement
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What is A Bone Density DEXA Scan?
A Bone Densitometry scan is used to measure the strength of your bones. It is commonly used to help identify osteoporosis and to determine a person’s risk for developing fractures. DEXA is today’s established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) and is most often performed on the spine, hips or forearm.
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The Results of A Bone Density DEXA Scan
T score
Your T-Score is a number which shows your Bone Mineral Density compared to young adults of the same gender/peak health.
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-1 and above: this is considered a normal score
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between -1 and -2.5: this is classified as osteopenia (low bone mass)
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below -2.5: this is classified as osteoporosis (extremely low bone mass)
Z score
Your Z-Score is a number used to measure your Bone Mineral Density compared to other people in your age group of the same size and gender.
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If this score is more than 2 standard deviations above or below average, it may indicate a need for further medical tests.
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How Do I Prepare For The Test?
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On the day of the exam, you may eat normally.
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You should not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before your exam.
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You should wear loose, comfortable clothing, avoiding garments that have zippers, belts or buttons made of metal.
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Objects such as keys or wallets that would be in the area being scanned should be removed.
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You may need to remove some clothing and/or change into a gown for the exam.
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Remove jewelry, removable dental appliances, eyeglasses, and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with the x-ray images.
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Inform our clinical staff if you recently had a barium examination or have been injected with a contrast material for a computed tomography (CT) scan or radioisotope. You may have to wait 10 to 14 days before undergoing a DXA test.
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When Scheduling a Bone Density DEXA Scan, You Will Be Sent The Following Questionnaire To Be Filled On-line. The Questionnaire Will Be Sent To The E-mail Address You Provide Us At The Time You Make Your Appointment:
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DEXA Scan (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorption) scans measure bone density (thickness and strength of bones) by passing a high and low energy x-ray beam (a form of ionizing radiation) through the body, usually in the hip and the spine.
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Healthy BMD |
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