Whole Body DEXA
Low-dose DEXA scanning for bone mineral density and body composition — quick, painless and precise.
DEXA is the gold-standard test for bone mineral density: it detects thinning bone long before a fracture happens, when treatment is most effective.
The same scan can also map your body composition — how much lean muscle, fat and bone you carry, region by region — with a precision bathroom scales and BMI can't approach.
Who should consider it
- Osteoporosis screening
- Fracture risk assessment
- Body composition analysis
- Post-menopausal women and men over 65
- Anyone with a fragility fracture or height loss
- Long-term steroid, thyroid or anti-seizure medication users
- Athletes and fitness enthusiasts tracking lean mass and body fat
What to expect on the day
- Check in
No gowns needed for most patients — just wear clothing without zips, buckles or metal buttons.
- The scan
You lie comfortably on an open, padded table while a scanning arm passes above you. Nothing encloses you and nothing touches you.
- Stay still, briefly
Each region takes only a couple of minutes. The whole appointment is usually done inside 15 minutes.
- Your results
Your report includes bone density T-scores your doctor can act on, and — for body composition studies — a regional breakdown of fat and lean mass.
How to prepare
- Skip calcium supplements on the morning of your scan — they can artificially inflate readings.
- Wear comfortable clothing free of metal; you can usually stay fully dressed.
- Tell us if you've had a barium study or contrast scan in the past week — we may reschedule for accuracy.
- Bring previous DEXA reports so we can trend your bone density over time.
Book your Whole Body DEXA today
Call or WhatsApp us with your doctor's prescription — we'll confirm your slot, explain the preparation, and quote the price upfront.