Dexa Scanning
DEXA (DXA) is short for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. DEXA scanning is used by doctors to test bone density, an important factor when it comes to diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing bone health.
DEXA scanning is usually used to assess the risk of osteoporosis and fracture but it can also be used to measure body composition including body fat. It is a painless scan which can usually be done in less than 30 minutes while lying comfortably on an open scanner. The scan does use X-rays but the dose for the patient is extremely small often less than daily background levels of radiation.
Comprehensive Risk Assessment DEXA with Clinical Advice
To be strongly recommended for everyone over 50 and offered to anyone over 40 if requested. This assessment is also required for anyone wishing comparison with previous DEXA scan
- Spine and Dual Femur BMD with forearm to be substituted where needed as per basic service
- Additional Lateral Vertebral Assessment scan to detect vertebral fractures in all subjects over 50 and in younger patients at high risk of vertebral fracture
- Trabecular Bone Score calculated from the AP Spine scan – significantly improves risk assessment especially for vertebral fractures
- Image Report of T-score and Z-score of Spine, Both Hips and Lateral spine to be printed and given to patient after scanning
- Full Clinical Report provided by Professor David Reid within 1 working day to include 10-year risk of Major and Hip Fracture risk score (FRAX) in those over 40; Vertebral Fracture risk, full lifestyle and treatment advice where appropriate, and follow-up advice.
- Additional Trending report to be provided if previous DEXA done at 25 Harley Street or full report brought by patient to the scanning unit.
Price: £275
Basic Screening DEXA
- Two site BMD scan generally AP Spine and Dual Femur BMD with forearm to be substituted where needed
- Image and T and Z-score report to be printed and given to subject
- Clinical comment report to be provided by Professor David Reid within 1 working day to include standard lifestyle advice and requirements for further assessment.
Price: £200
Whole body Composition Scan
Suitable for assessing total bone, fat and muscle mass in adults especially in those with low and high BMI, sportsmen and those with cardiovascular and diabetes risk. High precision allows monitoring of changes in body composition in response to lifestyle modification.
- Total Body and Regional BMD
- Total Body and Regional Fat Mass
- Total Body and Regional Lean Mass
- Basic Report to be provided at scanning
- Clinical comment report to be provided by Professor David Reid within 1 working day to include analysis of Visceral Adipose Tissue and Trending report where required
Price: £160
Book your Dexa Scanning
Now Accepting Self-Referrals
You will either need a referral from your clinician or, if you wish to self-refer, tell us why you wish to have a DEXA scan and one of our clinicians will approve a scan if appropriate.
We will send a confirmation once your consultation is booked.
If you would like to rearrange your appointment please do give us at least 24 hours notice.
If required, Professor Reid is also happy to offer a private consultation to discuss the results in person and prescribe an appropriate treatment plan.
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