{"product_id":"bone-density-scan-in-marylebone-london","title":"Bone Density Scan in Marylebone, London","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTHIS PURCHASE IS FOR THE BONE DENSITY SCANS ONLY. IT DOES NOT OFFER A BODY COMPOSITION MEASUREMENT (MUSCLE MASS, BODY FAT OR VISCERAL FAT).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTHE BONE DENSITY (DEXA) TEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bone density test uses DEXA (DXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) to measure bone mineral density (BMD), usually at the lower spine and hip. It is the standard test for diagnosing osteoporosis and osteopenia and for estimating fracture risk. It is quick, painless and uses a very low dose of X-ray while you lie on an open table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding your results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-SCORE - compares your bone density with a healthy young adult. -1.0 or higher is normal; between -1.0 and -2.5 is low bone mass (osteopenia); -2.5 or lower is osteoporosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZ-SCORE - compares you with people of your own age and sex. It is used mainly for premenopausal women, men under 50 and younger adults; a Z-score of -2.0 or lower is below the expected range for your age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFRACTURE RISK - many providers combine your results with risk factors (FRAX) to estimate your 10-year chance of a hip or other major fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should consider a bone density test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuidelines generally recommend testing women 65 and older, younger postmenopausal women with risk factors, and men 70 and older (or 50-69 with risk factors). Risk factors include a fracture after age 50, long-term steroid use, early menopause, low body weight or significant weight loss, smoking, heavy drinking, rheumatoid arthritis and a parent who broke a hip. Osteoporosis has no symptoms until a bone breaks, so testing is the only way to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkip calcium supplements for 24 hours before your scan, wear clothes without metal, and tell the staff if you recently had a barium or contrast exam or might be pregnant. To track changes, repeat the test on the same scanner, typically every 1-2 years or as your doctor advises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBone density vs. body composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bone density scan focuses on your hip and spine and does not report body fat, lean muscle or visceral fat. For those numbers, book a whole-body DEXA body composition scan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT DEXA LONDON (MARYLEBONE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 Harley Street, Marylebone, London W1G 7HP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvider:\u003c\/strong\u003e DEXA London, run by 3Beam Diagnostic Imaging Centre. CQC-registered and medically led (Medical Director Dr Emil Gadimali). Scans are performed by trained radiographers on a Hologic Discovery A DEXA scanner, with over 20,000 scans to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinic price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £150 (previously £189).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bone mineral density assessment to identify osteopenia, osteoporosis and fracture risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e reported by UK consultant rheumatologists at Medica and emailed to you; you can share the report with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Bone Health Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 30-minute virtual consultation (£150, booked separately with the clinic) covering your bone health history, risk factors, existing DXA results, exercise, nutrition, calcium and vitamin D, with a personalised recommendation. The clinic's bone health nurse is Ashley Redfern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scan:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 10 minutes lying on an open table (nothing enclosed); you'll change into a gown. Allow extra time for arrival and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo GP referral needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e you complete a short self-referral form and the clinic checks it against its eligibility criteria. If a scan may not be suitable, they'll contact you and may suggest seeing your GP or a specialist first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting there:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regent's Park (Bakerloo) about 5 min walk; Great Portland Street about 7 min; Oxford Circus about 10 min; Bond Street and Baker Street about 12 min. Marylebone and Euston stations are a short bus or taxi ride away. Driving: the area is in the Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones; paid on-street parking and car parks around Cavendish Square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dexascan.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOOK TODAY AT DEXASCAN.COM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2482.607725519199!2d-0.14987502240644474!3d51.520412371816455!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x48761ad156eefdbd%3A0xb60c543ebe6c3fc6!2s86%20Harley%20St%2C%20London%20W1G%207HP%2C%20UK!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1794322983580!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DEXA London","offers":[{"title":"DEXA (Bone Density)","offer_id":52575018254631,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6712\/1703\/files\/DEXAlondon.png?v=1794323066","url":"https:\/\/dexascan.com\/products\/bone-density-scan-in-marylebone-london","provider":"DEXA SCAN NEAR ME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}