The short answer
During a DEXA scan you lie still on your back on an open, padded table while a scanning arm passes slowly over your body for about 6–12 minutes. It is painless, there are no injections, and nothing encloses you.
At Body Fat USA your appointment takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, and your detailed report is emailed to you within about 5 minutes of the scan.
Step by step
- Check in at Suite 1111 on the 11th floor of 1776 S Jackson St. (Colorado medical authorization is completed before your visit.)
- Change if needed. Comfortable, metal-free workout clothing is ideal.
- Lie down on the open scanning table; we position you so future scans can be compared accurately.
- Stay still for about 6–12 minutes while the arm passes over you.
- Get your report by email in about 5 minutes.
Is a DEXA scan safe?
Yes. DEXA uses a very low dose of X-ray—roughly the same as, or less than, a single day of natural background radiation—and has been used safely for decades in clinical and performance settings. DEXA scans are not performed during pregnancy. More on DEXA safety
Related questions
Body Fat USA offers $85 DEXA body composition scans and $100 RMR metabolic tests in Denver (both for $175), with reports emailed in about 5 minutes. See all FAQs
