Stronger Insights Begin with a DEXA Body Composition Analysis
Understanding your body composition is
crucial for optimizing health and fitness. A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray
Absorptiometry) scan provides a precise analysis of your body’s primary
components: fat, muscle, and bone. It works by sending dual low-power x-ray
beams that can accurately and precisely differentiate between bone mineral,
lean mass, and fat mass.
Following your scan, you will receive an
in-depth, multi-page report detailing percentages, mass, and annotated images
illustrating the collected data.
$100 CASH PAYMENT
Dexa Body Comp Analysis exams do not require a referral from a provider and are not currently covered by insurance. The cost is $100 and is due at the time of service.
What information can I get from a DEXA Body Composition scan?
Total Body Fat Percentage (%BF): The percent of the body that is composed of fat.
Fat Mass Index (FMI): The total amount of fat you have (in kilograms) relative to your height (in meters2).
Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT): VAT is a hormonally active component of total body fat.
Android to Gynoid Ratio: The “apple” to “pear” shape ratio. It describes where the fat is stored.
Fat Free Mass Index (FFMI): The amount of mass that is not fat relative to your height. This includes muscle, bone, organs, and connective tissue.
Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM): An estimate of the total amount of skeletal muscle you have.
Skeletal Muscle Mass Percentage (%SMM): The percent of the body that is composed of skeletal muscle.
Appendicular Lean Mass to Height Ratio (ALM/Height2): The amount of lean mass in the arms and legs relative to height.
Appendicular Lean Mass to BMI Ratio (ALM/BMI): The amount of lean mass in the arms and legs relative to Body Mass Index.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): The number of calories the body needs to maintain its current mass under resting conditions.
Whole-Body Bone Density: This shows the average bone density for your entire skeleton. It is not a diagnostic scan to assess the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis but can be used to identify systemic (whole-body) issues and track changes over time.
What To Expect:
- Do not take any calcium supplements (this includes multi-vitamins, TUMS, Rolaids, Pepcid, and Fosamax) for 24 hours.
- Ensure you are well-hydrated and refrain from eating for at least 2 hours prior to the procedure.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your test. Try to wear items that don’t have metal (zippers, buttons, or buckles). You’ll have to remove clothing and jewelry that contains metal before the test.
A bone density scan uses low levels of X-rays to measure and analyze your body’s primary components. It’s similar to a typical X-ray. That’s what the X in DEXA stands for. You will be positioned lying down. Your technologist will help you position your body.
Once your exam is complete, no restrictions will be placed upon you. You may eat, drive, and resume your activities as usual.
You will receive a printout of all pertinent data from your exam.
