DEXA
DEXA - Bone Mineral Density Scan/ Body Composition
DEXA is an imaging procedure using X-Rays to measure bone mineral density. It is a common imaging procedure used to diagnose and follow osteoporosis.
Our Maroubra, Liverpool and Randwick(Silver St) practices offer DEXA every day for all patients.
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Health Professional Information
Medicare Criteria for DEXA scans
Doctors can now refer for DEXA scans which will be Medicare rebatable.
Click to download the Criteria Guide
Body Composition scans
DEXA body composition scan measures muscle mass and body fat percentage. DEXA scans are quick and painless. The scan is done in about 10 minutes. Once the scan is done, a detailed report will be generated showing where the muscle and fat is located in your body and we will give you a printed report to take home.
Body Composition is available at our Maroubra and Randwick (Silver St) rooms for only $70 and no referral is needed.
*Please follow preparation instructions as advised by our staff at the time of scheduling your appointment.
