DEXA Body Compoistion Scans

DEXA Body Composition Scans are not covered by Alberta Health Services. However, they are an excellent way to get a thorough examination of your body to measure the fat, muscle and water content.

*Dexa body scans requires a requistion form from the patient’s family physician.

  • This is a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan (DXA). It is an enhanced form of low energy x-ray technology that is designed to detect the fat mass and percentage in the body, the muscle mass, metabolic rate and bone density.

  • Calgary

    #140 4774 Westwinds Drive NE

  • DEXA

    Body Composition

  • This exam allows patients a thorough look at their bodies to determine body composition. This is a highly accurate scan that is an excellent way to track body weight, fat percentage and muscle mass over time.

  • 15 - 30 minutes

  • There is no advance preparation required for this examination.

This is a fast way to evaluate your fitness levels.