It is a high-precision kind of X-ray scan that is used to measure bone loss and mineral density. It is also known as the DEXA scan (BMD & whole body composition) test, bone scan test, bone densitometry, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. If you have a lower bone density when compared to the normal needed for your age, you are at risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.
DEXA stands for “Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry”. In 1987, this machine was used commercially. This scan machine work in a way that it sends two X-ray beams of different peak energy frequencies to the target bone.
One of the peak frequencies is absorbed by a bone and the other by soft tissue. The subtraction of soft tissue frequency absorbed from the complete or total absorption, the remaining result is bone mineral density.
DEXA or Bone Scan test in Pakistan is a special radiology test. It is accurate, noninvasive, and fast as compared to the traditional normal X-ray scan. The radiation used in this bone density scan is of extremely low level, thus making it a safe test.
In post-menopausal women, a DEXA scan is one of the best methods for checking bone mineral density.
The bone scan test price in Pakistan range from (5000-7500) Rupee. The DEXA scan price in Pakistan varies depending upon the lab and city you are choosing to get your test. However, to get a discount on DEXA scan costs in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, and other major cities, you can book your test from Healthwire.pk.
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The DEXA Scan is mostly used for outpatient procedures. It is for both males and females and people of all age groups. No special preparation is needed except that you need avoid taking calcium supplements for about 24 hrs before the test. You can wear comfortable clothing. However, you may need to remove any clothes having hooks, zippers, or metal fasteners depending upon the body part that needs to be scanned.
You would even be asked to remove any jewelry, anything that is a metal such as keys, and may also be asked to wear a hospital gown for the examination.
You are also required to inform your doctor about your medical history or if you just had a CT Scan. Because then you might have to wait for a week to undergo a bone density scan.
Again if you are an expecting mother, you need to consult your doctor for special precautions.
This test is conducted in order to check:
It is a special radiology test that is conducted on a daily basis in the labs of Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and other major cities. The DEXA scan normally is used for the hips or lower spine. The accuracy of the DEXA scan is great as compared to a normal X-ray, it can measure within 2-4 % precision. Before this DEXA scan, the only sign of low bone density would be when an elder (older person) suffer from a broken bone.
A doctor would recommend a bone density scan or DEXA scan if
The risk factors of osteoporosis are:
A radiologist is a specialist medical practitioner who will be able to guide you about your DEXA scan result.
The DEXA scan measures the bone loss against that of normal values for a young adult as per health standards or WHO recommendations. This is known as your T score. It is basically the standard deviation between the average and your measured bone loss.
A “Z score” may also be given to your results which are then compared with the people of your age group.