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  • Home
  • Services
    • CFPG Institute of Sleep Medicine
      • National Sleep Foundation Online Insomnia Resource Center
    • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
    • Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
    • Interventional Pulmonary and Complex Airway Program
    • Pulmonary Function Lab
    • CFPG Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center
    • Laboratory
    • Research/Clinical Trials
  • Patient Forms
    • Online Appointment Request Form
    • Telemedicine Appointments
    • Appointments By Phone
    • Prescription Refill Form
    • Medical Insurance
    • Patient Forms
    • Payments
    • Educational Links
  • Providers
    • Our Founder
    • About Us
    • Physicians
      • Dr. Daniel Haim, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Daniel T. Layish, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Francisco J. Calimano, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Francisco J. Remy, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Ahmed Masood, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Syed I. Mobin, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Eugene Go, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Steven Vu, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Mahmood Ali, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Ruel B. Garcia, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Kevin DeBoer, DO, F.C.C.P., F.A.C.O.I.
      • Dr. Roberto Santos, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Hadi Chohan, M.D., F.C.C.P.
      • Dr. Alvaro Martin, M.D.
    • Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants
      • Alexandra Quinonez – APRN
      • Amanda Poole – APRN
      • Catherine Grissom – APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Duangdow Cumemanie – APRN
      • Frances Armstrong – DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Kira A. Croff – APRN
      • Latasha Anderson – APRN
      • Lauren Hunter – APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Levi Marcellin – APRN
      • Loretta Bacchiocchi – APRN, MPH
      • Naomi Ringer – APRN
      • Nicole Bonilla Jimenez – APRN
      • Ria Unzalu – APRN
      • Ricardo L. Llewellyn – APRN, AGACNP-BC
      • Rosalin Hernandez – APRN, AGPCNP-BC
      • Rebecca Lopez – DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
      • Zhonghua Liu – APRN
  • News
    • Publications
  • Locations
    • Downtown Orlando Location
      Phone 407-841-1100
    • Altamonte Springs Location
      Phone 407-841-1100
    • East Orlando Location
      Phone 407-841-1100
    • Sand Lake Office
      Phone 407-841-1100
  • Contact
    • Ask The Nurse A Question
    • Online Appointment Request Form
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Dual Energy X-ray

Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan

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Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan

What is a DEXA scan and what are some common uses of the procedure?

DEXA stands for Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. It is the most commonly used test for measuring bone mineral density. It is one of the most accurate ways to diagnosis Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.

This test is so accurate that your follow up DEXA scan can be used to monitor your treatment to learn if your plan is working.

How should I prepare?

  • If possible, please wear clothing free of buttons, zipper or snaps of any kind.
  • The patient should not have had any contrast studies (Upper GI’s barium enemas, CT scans, etc.) or nuclear medicine studies within the last seven (7) days prior to appointment.
  • Don’t worry; unlike an MRI, you’re completely out in the open, and the scanner is absolutely silent.

Unaccompanied children: Please do not bring children with you unless they are the patient scheduled for the exam. If adult patients must bring children with them, we do ask that another adult supervisory be available.

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