DEXA Scan- Diagnostic Imaging
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how long does it take?
15 mins
cost
$125-300
D E X A
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorption
preparation for test
you can eat normally no calcium supplement remove any metal wear a gown
two types
central and peripheral
healthcare provider who takes the test
clinical densitometrist certified bone densitometry technician certified densitometry technologist
central
larger machine record hips and spine
peripheral
smaller machine measure smaller parts of the body (wrist,feet and fingers)
DEXA scan def.
used to see if you have a normal bone density or to measure bone loss, or determine an individual's risk for developing a fracture, and the health of a bone * commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis
