A DEXA body composition is a dexa test of the whole body. It shows fat, muscle and bone amounts. Typical effective dose about 0.001 to 0.01 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Fat, muscle and bone amounts.
Selected nutrition or obesity assessments.
Stop calcium tablets 24 hours before; wear clothes without metal.
Typical effective dose about 0.001 to 0.01 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
10 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
DEXA
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a dexa body composition show?
Fat, muscle and bone amounts.
Why is a dexa body composition done?
Selected nutrition or obesity assessments.
How do I prepare for a dexa body composition?
Stop calcium tablets 24 hours before; wear clothes without metal.
Does a dexa body composition use radiation?
Typical effective dose about 0.001 to 0.01 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a dexa body composition take?
10 minutes
DEXA body composition किन गरिन्छ?
Selected nutrition or obesity assessments.
DEXA body composition का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Stop calcium tablets 24 hours before; wear clothes without metal.
DEXA body composition गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose about 0.001 to 0.01 mSv, similar to under a day of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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