Dexa scanning
A Dexa body scan takes place in a special scanner that uses weak X-rays to measure your body composition, including body fat percentage and muscle mass. A Dexa scan is considered the most precise and reliable method for measuring body composition.
What is Dexa scanning?
Dexa stands for Dual Energy X‑ray Absorptiometry. A Dexa scan is a simple examination that uses weak X‑rays at different energy levels to provide a precise picture of your body composition. The varying energy levels make the measurement very accurate.
This enables precise measurements of fat, muscle, and bone percentages, which can be important for a weight loss program or a health check-up.
Our prices
VO2 Max measurement with Seismofit
- VO2 max measurement with a Seismofit in private surroundings
- Presentation of VO2 max via an easy-to-understand report. Can be used in collaboration with a personal trainer, dietitian, etc.
495 kr.
Incl. VAT
Dexa scanning
- Initial clarification of your purpose with the body scan via a questionnaire
- Dexa scanning in professional surroundings
- Presentation of the Dexa scan via an easy-to-understand report. Can be used in collaboration with a personal trainer, dietician, etc.
1345 kr.
Incl. VAT
Dexa scanning and VO2 measurement with Seismofit
- Initial clarification of your purpose with the body scan via a questionnaire
- Dexa scanning in professional surroundings
- VO2 max measurement with a Seismofit in private surroundings
- Presentation of the Dexa scan and VO2 max via an easy-to-understand report. Can be used in collaboration with a personal trainer, dietician, etc.
1575 kr.
Incl. VAT
Dexa scan with personal review
- Initial clarification of your purpose with the body scan via a questionnaire
- Dexa scanning in professional surroundings
- Presentation of the Dexa scan via an easy-to-understand report. Can be used in collaboration with a personal trainer, dietician, etc.
- Subsequent review of the body scan results over the phone.
1875 kr.
Incl. VAT
Dexa scanning and VO2 Max measurement with personal review
- Initial clarification of your purpose with the body scan via a questionnaire
- Dexa scanning in professional surroundings
- VO2 max measurement with a Seismofit in private surroundings
- Presentation of the Dexa scan and VO2 max via an easy-to-understand report. Can be used in collaboration with a personal trainer, dietician, etc.
- Subsequent review of the body scan results over the phone.
2075 kr.
Incl. VAT
Preparation for a Dexa scan
Below is information on how to prepare for your Dexa scan.
A Dexa scan exposes you to a modest amount of X‑ray radiation (comparable to a flight from Aarhus to Copenhagen) and is without discomfort. You must lie completely still during the scan, which takes 3–5 minutes.
The body scan requires no special preparations on your part. However, you should wear clothing with as little metal as possible. Please remove any jewelry atfrom home.
You may take your usual medication up to the scan. The only thing you should not take before your scan is calcium supplements. Avoid all calcium supplements at least 24 hours before your scan.
We recommend that you use the bathroom and empty your bladder before the scan.
Please note that there are special precautions if you are or might be pregnant or breastfeeding.
If that is the case, please contact us before the scan.
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More information on Dexa scanning
A Dexa scanner is designed so that its lower part emits X‑rays at different energy levels through the chamber where the patient lies. The X‑rays are recorded by two detectors that move across the chamber and record how much X‑ray radiation penetrates the patient.
As the X‑rays pass through the patient, they are attenuated by soft tissue and bone tissue. This means that the greater the patient’s muscle and bone mass, the less X‑ray radiation penetrates.
During the scan, the body is divided into several regions (torso, legs, arms, etc.) and each body part is analyzed separately. This way, the patient can be informed about where fat and muscle are located on the body. The body analysis also shows the amount of fat around the internal organs. This type of fat is often associated with several lifestyle diseases and type 2 diabetes.
