DEXASCAN.COM vs Instalab: DEXA Scan Price, Booking & Results Compared
Updated October 25, 2026 · Instalab prices from its public location pages
Quick answer: If you mainly want a DEXA body composition scan, DEXASCAN.COM is usually less expensive: most scans cost $99 to $199 and are HSA/FSA eligible, with no referral needed. Instalab is a physician-led service: DEXA starts at about $147, and the price includes a physician order and physician-reviewed results. It's a better fit if you also want blood work or a medical program.
DEXASCAN.COM vs Instalab at a glance
| DEXASCAN.COM | Instalab | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical DEXA price | $99 to $199, median $150 | From about $147; $196 at DEXA Scan Boston (Brookline, MA) |
| RMR price | Varies by location, often bundled with DEXA | From about $97; $146 at DEXA Scan Boston |
| Referral | Not needed | Not needed; Instalab issues the physician order |
| HSA/FSA | Eligible | Not stated on location pages |
| Results | Report from the clinic that scans you, tracked in the free DEXASCAN app | Physician-reviewed results with an action plan |
| Other services | DEXA, VO2 Max, RMR and related wellness tests | Blood work, cancer screening, heart and GLP-1 programs, medications, supplements |
| Membership | None needed | Instalab+ membership available |
Price
Instalab's location pages list DEXA body composition from about $147. Prices vary by clinic: the same listing in Brookline, MA shows $196 at DEXA Scan Boston. On DEXASCAN.COM the median DEXA price is $150, and 6 in 10 bookable listings are $150 or less. You see each clinic's price before you buy.
Booking and referrals
Neither service requires a referral from your own doctor. Instalab generates a physician order and schedules the appointment for you. With DEXASCAN.COM you choose the clinic, pick two preferred times at checkout, and get booking instructions by email within minutes.
Results
Instalab includes a physician review of your results and an action plan. On DEXASCAN.COM your report comes from the clinic that performs the scan, and you can track every scan in the free DEXASCAN app. If you want help interpreting results, many DEXASCAN.COM locations also offer coaching, nutrition or medical services.
VO2 Max and RMR
Many DEXASCAN.COM locations offer VO2 Max and RMR (resting metabolic rate) testing alongside DEXA, so you can do them in one visit. Instalab lists RMR at some locations.
Book a DEXA scan near you
Compare bookable locations and prices. HSA/FSA eligible, no referral needed.
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Sources
- Instalab: labs & imaging in Brookline, MA (DEXA Scan Boston listing)
- Instalab: DEXA scan location page example (DexaVan, Vancouver, WA)
Competitor details were checked on October 25, 2026 from each company's public website and can change; prices on marketplaces vary by location. DEXASCAN.COM prices come from current DEXASCAN.COM listings, and the price on each booking page is the one you'll pay. Instalab, Fitnescity and other names are trademarks of their owners, used here only to compare services.
Frequently asked questions
Is DEXASCAN.COM cheaper than Instalab?
Usually. Instalab lists DEXA from about $147 (for example $196 in Brookline, MA), while the median DEXA price on DEXASCAN.COM is $150 and most scans cost $99 to $199. Prices vary by location on both sites.
Does Instalab require a referral for a DEXA scan?
No. Instalab issues the physician order for you. DEXASCAN.COM locations don't require a referral for body composition DEXA scans either.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Yes. DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR tests booked on DEXASCAN.COM are HSA/FSA eligible. Pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout or submit your receipt to your plan for reimbursement.
Which is better if I also want blood work?
Instalab, because it also offers lab panels and medical programs. If you only want body composition, VO2 Max or RMR testing, DEXASCAN.COM usually costs less.