What is a Body Composition Analysis DXA scan?
A DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is a simple, quick and non-invasive way to measure your body composition. It uses low dose radiation to scan your whole body, providing detailed measurements of body fat distribution, lean tissue and bone mass. These scans can be helpful for people who are managing their weight by tracking fat loss and muscle gain or wanting to improve their overall health and reduce the risks of metabolic disease, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The Body Composition Analysis DXA scan is also useful to athletes, to obtain a baseline assessment and to aid in monitoring changes in muscle and fat mass from training and nutrition.
Price
$140
Yes, you will need a requisition from your doctor to book this exam.
Please do not wear clothing with any metal or zippers to your appointment. If needed, you will be asked to change into a gown for the exam, as well as remove any jewelry that you are wearing.
You will be positioned on the bed by our technologist, the small arm of the DXA scanner will pass over you to capture a whole-body image using low dose x-ray. After the exam is complete, the technologist will give you a folder with a full printout of the results.
The exam will take about 30 minutes from start to finish.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please
contact us. We look forward to supporting your journey to better health.
Dr. Clerk is a radiologist and fellowship-trained interventional radiologist with a wide array of experience in both interventional pain management and diagnostic imaging. In addition to providing expert patient care, Dr. Clerk places utmost importance on building a compassionate practice that recognizes patients as people, not numbers.
When you choose Beam, you can be confident that Dr. Clerk will stay with you throughout your care journey and help you make smart decisions about your pain and imaging needs.
Université de Sherbrooke
Medical School
Université de Sherbrooke
Residency | Diagnostic Radiology
Harvard Medical School
Fellowship | Neuroradiology
The Spine Fracture Institute
Fellowship | Interventional Pain Management