There are no injections involved in a bone density or body composition scan. Many people mistake a bone density test (a DEXA scan) for a bone scan. These are very different types of tests. A bone density test is totally painless, and does not involve any injections.
For a bone density scan, items that might interfere with the results will be removed from the area to be scanned. In most places, this is your hip or hips, and your low back. Items that interfere are buttons, zips and other metallic items. Naturally, we provide a gown to protect your modesty! In the case [...]
You may be able to claim your body scan consultation with your private health fund. Please check with your provider prior to your appointment to see if you are covered. There is no Medicare item number for a Body Composition scan and therefore this cannot be claimed through private health or Medicare. If you are having a [...]
Yes. You should eat and drink, as normal, on the day of your scan. If you are on calcium supplements, it would be ideal to cease your supplement 1 day before your scan, and then commence it again, immediately after, as undigested calcium tablets may alter bone density results.
We are open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm and offer late night appointments on Thursdays. We also open select Saturdays, to cater for groups. In addition, we are able to organised flexible bookings for groups such as sporting teams or training groups. Call 4323 9200, for more information.
DEXA uses a very low dose X-ray. The typical x-ray dose is less than a day of background radiation. By background radiation, we mean the usual dose that people in Australia receive from normal exposure from background sources. In Australia, the average person receives 2700 microSv of radiation, each year. A DEXA scan typically involves [...]
You will only be exposed to a very low dose X-ray (5-7 µSv microsieverts) during your DEXA scan. Your are exposed to less radiation than travelling on a one hour domestic flight. NOTE: It is not recommended pregnant women have a scan.
A bodyscan takes approximately 15 minutes and a Consultation takes approximately 30 minutes. For those having a scan for the very first times, we suggest booking in for a full consultation so that our health practitioner can help you interpret your results and get the most out of them. This can be followed by a [...]
A referral is not required for a Body Composition scan, however your Doctor may wish to refer you under a Team Care Arrangement Plan if you have a chronic health condition. For more information ask your doctor. Patients coming to Riverside Body Scan for a Bone Mineral Density test will require a doctor's referral.
You simply lie flat on a padded table with the guidance of our experienced radiographer, and the arm of the machine passes over your body. A body composition scan takes approximately 6 minutes. A bone density scan takes approximately 10-15 minutes. We provide you with a gown to wear during your scan. All jewelry and [...]
