DEXA SCAN &
BODY COMPOSITION.
Understand your bone health and body composition with advanced DEXA imaging.
DEXA SCANNING SERVICESDEXA Scan & Body Composition Analysis
Precision Radiology WA offers DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanning, a safe, quick and non-invasive imaging technique used to assess bone mineral density and body composition.
DEXA scanning provides valuable information about bone health and body composition, helping patients and healthcare professionals better understand bone strength, muscle mass and body fat distribution.
Quick and painless scanning procedure.
Very low-dose X-ray technology.
Detailed bone mineral density measurements.
Body fat and lean tissue assessment.
Regional body composition measurements.
BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSISUnderstand Your Body Beyond Weight and BMI
A DEXA body composition scan provides a detailed assessment of your body's fat mass, lean tissue and bone mineral content.
More Than Just a Number
Traditional scales only measure total body weight. DEXA body composition analysis provides a more detailed picture of the distribution of fat and lean tissue throughout your body.
Understand your body fat distribution.
Assess lean tissue across different body regions.
Review changes between scans.
Establish a baseline for future comparisons.
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Body Fat Percentage
Measures the proportion of your body weight made up of fat, providing insight into your overall body composition.
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Lean Muscle Mass
Estimates lean tissue throughout your body, helping you understand muscle distribution and changes over time.
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Visceral Fat
Provides an estimate of fat around the abdominal organs, offering additional information about abdominal fat distribution.
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Regional Body Composition
Examines fat and lean tissue across different body regions, including the arms, legs and trunk.
BONE HEALTHBone Density (DEXA) Scan
A DEXA bone density scan measures bone mineral density (BMD), helping assess bone strength and identify conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis.
The scan commonly examines the hip and spine to evaluate bone density and help your doctor assess fracture risk.
It is a quick, painless procedure that uses a very low dose of X-ray radiation.
Measures bone mineral density.
Helps assess osteoporosis and low bone density.
Provides information about potential fracture risk.
Supports clinical assessment and monitoring.
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE DEXAInsights Beyond the Scales
Detailed body composition measurements can help you understand changes that traditional weighing scales cannot show.
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Track Body Composition
Review changes in fat and lean tissue over time through repeat measurements.
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Establish a Baseline
Create a starting point to help compare future body composition measurements.
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Review Your Progress
Compare your measurements over time and discuss the findings with your healthcare professional.
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Support Health Goals
Gain additional information to support informed conversations about your health and fitness goals.
YOUR APPOINTMENTWhat to Expect During Your DEXA Scan
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Before Your Appointment
Follow the preparation instructions provided by the clinic. Bring your referral and relevant previous imaging results.
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During Your Scan
You will lie comfortably on a padded scanning table while the scanner captures the required measurements.
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Scan Completion
The procedure is generally quick and painless. You can usually return to your normal activities afterwards.
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Your Results
Your images and measurements are assessed and reported by a radiology specialist for your referring doctor.
PRECISION RADIOLOGY WAUnderstand Your Body. Know Your Bone Health.
Contact our friendly team to enquire about DEXA scanning and body composition analysis at our Bunbury and Wembley clinics.