A DEXA Scan poses no significant health risk to its users, and at Health Focus we utilise MedixDR scanners which emit the lowest amount of radiation on the market.
Our DEXA equipment emits < 0.1 uSv. This is less than 1/80th of the natural background radiation you would receive in a day (from sunlight exposure, soil, etc.), which is around 8 uSv.
Our doses are up to 85 times lower than other Fixed and Mobile DEXA Operators. However, pregnant or potentially pregnant women should not have a DEXA scan. If you have had other Imaging Procedures in the past 14 days, please contact us before booking as you may have been given a contrast media which could affect your scan results.