DEXA Scan in New Orleans, LA
Body Composition Assessment
$155
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Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA/DXA) provides an accurate, in-depth body composition analysis of your fat, muscle, bone, tissue and water mass. Body fat distribution is segmented by region (arms, legs, android, gynoid) and type (visceral, white/brown). This test can help to better identify health risks, chart change over time and pinpoint problems in the body before they occur.
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What’s Included?
In-Person Assessment
We are with you every step of the way, from seamless scheduling to preparing you for what to expect on test day. There are no hidden costs. We coordinate with our partner location and provide you with your results.
In-Depth Digital Wellness Assessment
Instead of leaving your assessment with a print out you don’t understand, we take your results, analyze them and break them down into an actionable report that lives on a secure dashboard we create just for you.
Secure Personal Dashboard
On your personal, Fitnescity dashboard, we score the factors affecting your wellness: nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, emotions - creating a digital home for you to watch your biomarkers change.
Look beyond the bathroom scale. Body composition testing provides you with comprehensive and accurate measurements -unique to you- and insights into the true makeup of your body. Understand your numbers to better monitor and optimize your wellness over time.
How It Works
Select
Select the assessment that’s right for you, or take our short quiz to determine what assessments can help you reach your goal.
Prepay
Pick a convenient location and let us coordinate with our trusted partners, nationwide, on your behalf.
Test
We send you everything you need to know. All you have to do is follow your pre-test instructions and show up to our partner location on test day.
Learn
We love making wellness accessible and easy to understand. Login to your Fitnescity dashboard to review your results anytime, anywhere.
What People Are Saying
“Very glad I found out about this! I did a body fat challenge with my friends, and we used Fitnescity to measure our body composition. It’s fun, easy to book and reliable. We loved it. Tip: If you do a challenge, make sure you call and tell them about it. They built a custom dashboard for me and my friends, so we can all track the results together!”
— David S, 22
“Loved the experience! I did several tests with Fitnescity. The results were very quick and easy to understand. They're still brand new but pretty cool! I recommended it to 3 colleagues already. If you do the DEXA scan, make sure you receive the results online (the Fitnescity version); they're much easier to digest than the "standard" ones that you get from the machine (where you literally have to look up stuff online to understand what's going on). I'm scheduled for 3 follow-up tests this year already and can't wait!”
— Lina S., 32
“My new place for tracking progress. I finally got to see how my workout and diet are changing my body composition. I have been playing with my diet for the last 9 months and after my BOD POD I know that a low-carb diet is not necessarily what works best for me. The RMR metabolic test was super helpful too. I realized I was so wrong about my maintenance level. This changes everything. I can't imagine guessing anymore.”
— Katie K, 61
Learn More
+ Who can benefit from a DEXA scan?
This test is useful for anyone who wants to learn about their body fat percentages, lean muscle mass and overall bone mineral density.
+ What will a DEXA body composition test tell me?
The test provides data on total body fat percentage, total fat mass and fat-free mass, regional body fat results (trunk, arms, legs, pelvis and android/gynoid regions), along with bone density. Learn more about the benefits of body composition testing here.
+ How does it work?
The DEXA Scan is quick and painless. You will be asked to lie down on an open, flat x-ray table. You will remain still as a scanning arm passes over your body. There are no special preparations required and you will be able to remain fully clothed. (See: What should I wear?)
+ What’s the difference between DEXA and BOD POD?
There are benefits to both assessments. Learn more here.
+ Can DEXA measure visceral fat?
Yes, the DEXA scan can measure the visceral fat content in the android (waist) region. Abdominal, or visceral, fat is of particular concern because it's a key player in a variety of health problems — much more so than subcutaneous fat, the kind you can grasp with your hand. Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat lies out of reach, deep within the abdominal cavity, where it pads the spaces between our abdominal organs.
+ Does DEXA show me my bone density?
Yes, a DEXA scan will provide you with an overall measurement of your non-segmented bone mineral density.
+ Are there any limitations to who can get a DEXA test?
Yes. Anyone who is pregnant, or may be pregnant, should not undergo a DEXA scan. Some machines also have height and weight thresholds, so please check with your location prior to scheduling if you are over 6 feet tall or 300lbs.
+ I hear there is radiation involved. Should I be concerned?
No. The amount of radiation exposure from one DEXA scan is the equivalent to the amount of radiation exposure from a NYC to Los Angeles flight.
+ How long does it take?
You will be booked for a 45-minute time slot. The actual scan takes around ten minutes.
+ What should I wear?
Arrive metal/hard plastic free or ready to change. This includes: No zippers, buttons, reflective materials, jewelry or watches, and no bras with clasps or underwire. No metal or hard plastic hair clips or pins. If you have metal in your body (such as a replaced joint or a pin in a bone) please inform us.
+ Do I need to fast before the test?
On the day of the test you may eat normally.
+ How long until I have my results?
You will receive online access to your results within one business day.