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DEXA: Prepare for Your Test

Proper preparation ensures accurate results and a comfortable testing experience. A DEXA scan provides a precise breakdown of body composition, including fat mass, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone mineral density. Using low-dose X-ray imaging, DEXA measures these components quickly and painlessly, offering research-grade, clinically accurate insights without discomfort.

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Scheduling Considerations:

Schedule scans at similar times of day for consistent tracking.
Avoid scanning immediately after a large meal, intense exercise, or dehydration.
Space DEXA scans at least three months apart; inform the CHAMP Center if you’ve had any X-rays or diagnostic imaging involving radiation during that time.
While DEXA uses an extremely low dose of radiation, spacing scans ensures safety and accuracy.
For more frequent body composition tracking, or for interim monitoring between DEXA scans, the BodPod is a safe, non-invasive alternative.

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DEXA: Prepare for Your Test

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