DEXA full-body scan
for private individuals

A DEXA full-body scan is the most accurate way to measure body fat percentage, muscle mass and bone density. For you, the scan offers a unique opportunity to understand your health in depth and prevent diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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Prevention with a DEXA full-body scan

DEXA full-body scan is an advanced X-ray examination that gives you a thorough insight into your body composition and bone health, which can tell you how your fat and muscle mass is distributed in your body. You can actively use this knowledge to prevent disease and make better choices for your health.

You can also track the development of your body composition over time if you purchase our package - this is ideal if you are working with weight loss, strength training, lifestyle changes or rehabilitation.

Do you want to be screened for osteoporosis?

This page is about the DEXA full-body scan, which scans body composition including fat and muscle mass. If you want a scan for osteoporosis instead, you should choose a DEXA scan.

The same machine is used for both types of DEXA scans, but the analysis and results differ depending on whether the focus is on body composition (fat and muscle mass) or osteoporosis.

Prior to the scan

Before you book an appointment, there will be a short conversation with one of our professionals. Some simple questions will be asked to ensure that the scan is relevant and the right examination for you.

If you are pregnant or suspect that you might be pregnant, please contact us as soon as possible so we can determine whether the examination can be performed.

Practical information

Jewelry and piercings: You are not allowed to wear jewelry and any piercings should be removed, if possible, before we scan you.
Clothing: You will only be wearing briefs/underwear for the scan and possibly a sports top.
Medications and Previous Tests: You may take your usual medications, but you should avoid taking calcium and vitamin supplements in the morning before the scan. Please contact us if you have undergone a test involving contrast dye or radioactive medications within the past three days.
Pacemakers and other implanted metal devices: In general, you can undergo the examination, but please inform the staff if you have any implanted metal, especially in your hips or back.
If possible, you should also have gone to the toilet immediately before the scan. This is because all stomach contents will be counted in the scan.

How the scan works

You lie on your back with your legs straight while a low-dose X-ray scanner slowly moves over your body and reads your body composition.
To ensure clear results, it's important that you stay calm and lie still.
The scan is painless and takes place in a large, open scanner.
The scan takes about six minutes.

After the scan

Once the examination is complete, you can leave the hospital immediately and return to your daily activities without any restrictions.
After the scan, a report with the results will be prepared. Depending on your specific situation, you will either receive the report yourself, or it will be sent to the doctor who referred you. If you have scheduled a consultation with a doctor, you will review the results together, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Why choose a DEXA full-body scan?

One of the biggest benefits of a DEXA full-body scan is its accuracy. Not only does it tell you your total fat mass, it also shows you exactly where your fat and muscle mass is located on your body. This means you get insights that go far beyond weight and BMI to help you understand how your body is built and how you can prevent disease.

One of the most valuable things is that you also gain knowledge about the type of fat you carry around. Especially the hidden fat around the organs, known as visceral fat, has a major impact on your health and is closely linked to the risk of lifestyle diseases. A DEXA full-body scan gives you a clear picture of your visceral fat levels, knowledge that can be used for both health promotion and prevention.

A DEXA scan gives you accurate and useful insights

Who chooses a DEXA full-body scan?

A scan is particularly relevant for you if you:

want to optimize your training and diet based on precise measurements.
are in the middle of a weight loss program and want to document changes in your body.
are over 50 years old and want to know your bone mass as part of your overall body composition
have low BMI, advanced age or a family predisposition that increases the risk of bone and lifestyle diseases.

A DEXA full-body scan gives you accurate and actionable insights that can help you understand your health and make active choices that improve both your well-being and disease prevention.

We also offer DEXA scans for businesses and employees.

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