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Body Composition DEXA Scans

Curious about your body composition? Looking to make lifestyle changes? A DEXA scan is the gold standard test for measuring, locating and analysing your body fat and lean mass.

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Book a consultation call with our clinicians for expert scan advice for just £50. Plus, you'll get a no-obligation referral if imaging is recommended.

What is a DEXA (DXA) scan for body composition used for?

A Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is a low-dose X-ray used to analyse the composition and distribution of fat, muscle, and bone in your body. It also reveals dangerous visceral fat around organs, and can be called a ‘DEXA body fat scan’. The results can guide you and your healthcare professional to plan lifestyle changes to reduce overall fat levels, such as weight loss and exercise regimes.

What does a DEXA body scan show?

A body composition DEXA scan can reveal:

The amount of fat and muscle you have, and where it is located
Your basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the base number of calories your body needs at rest
Visceral fat around your internal organs, which could increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers
How dense or strong your bones are, and whether you could be at risk of osteoporosis

How do I read my DEXA body composition report?

Your DEXA report displays your body image with different colours signifying fat, lean mass, and bone. It provides a visual understanding of your body composition and percentages. It also indicates your bone density compared to a healthy young adult, helping detect osteoporosis risks.

How often should I get a DEXA scan for body fat?

Typically, DEXA scans for monitoring body composition and fat distribution are recommended on an annual basis, but you should discuss the frequency of your scans with your doctor or health professional.

How accurate is a DEXA scan for body fat?

DEXA scans provide a high level of accuracy when it comes to analysing body fat and body composition, and assessing your overall health. It has an error rate of as low as 1%, and is deemed to be the gold standard compared to other body fat testing devices.

Body Composition DEXA Scan Costs

When you book a private body composition DEXA scan with Scan.com, you'll receive a full, end-to-end package of care, starting from just £125.

Our scan costs vary depending on the pricing set by the individual scanning centres we work with.

DEXA body fat scan

Starting from £125

Quick and easy referral process, with support from a dedicated expert clinician

Your DEXA scan, at a selected location near you

Digital access to your DEXA report, including your T-Score

Our expert clinicians will provide a post-scan phone consultation to explain your scan results and next steps

How it works

01 Book online
at a location of your choice.
02 Speak to a clinician
to discuss your scan and symptoms.
03 Confirm your appointment
via a call from the scanning centre.
04 Have your scan
with our expert scanning partners.
05 Get your results
digitally, with a follow-up clinician call.

Frequently Asked Questions

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A key benefit of booking with Scan.com is that you do not need a GP referral to access our services. There is also no self-referral process. Instead, our in-house medical team will contact you once you have booked and made payment for your scan. Our clinicians will ask you for all of the relevant information they need to compile a referral on your behalf, which is then passed on to your chosen scanning site.
Once you have had your scan, the scanning centre will send your results to our clinical team. They will review the imaging report and contact you to discuss the findings and any next steps to consider. After this, your report will be emailed to you in PDF format with a patient-friendly interactive report via a web link.

Our estimated timeframe for sharing your results is between 7-10 working days of your scan, but this varies by scanning centre and, in many cases, can be much quicker.

Digital copies of your images are also available as required for onward care. The method for accessing the images differs depending on your chosen scanning site. Please refer to your results email for further information.
- A pre-scan consultation from one of our medical team over the phone or via email.
- A written referral by our medical team, using the information from your consultation.
- An MRI scan at your chosen scanning centre.
- A written report on your scan by a consultant radiologist.
- Access to copies of your scan images, which are downloadable, as required.
- A post-scan consultation with one of our medical team if there are any adverse findings in your scan.
An MRI scan on a single body part typically takes between 10–30 minutes

Full-body MRI scans, additional body parts, or more complex scans can last up to 90 minutes. this time frame can vary, and your radiographer will let you know the estimated duration of your scan before the procedure starts. Visit our news page for more information on how MRI scans work.
Yes, we do offer cancellations and refunds, though depending on the status of your booking this may incur a £50 cancellation fee. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.

Dedicated Care

By a team of experienced clinicians

Meet our team of expert radiologists, osteopaths, physiotherapists and general practitioners. They're here to provide the highest standards of care throughout your scanning journey.

Dr. Khalid Latief

BMSc, MBChB, FRCP, FRCR
Jasper Nissim

D.O.
Emma Ross

D.O.
Simon Thurgood
Mark Piper

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