DEXA

Description

A DEXA examination uses very low dose Xrays to measure bone density

Details of Procedure

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes

Preparation

• Wear clothing without zips and domes and with an elastic waist
• Bring a list of current medication
• Weight restriction is 130kg

Contrast Medium: None

Patient Information

• Preparation for DEXA

Branches where procedure is performed

Performed at Dunedin (patients 18yrs and older), Invercargill.

Contact Radiologists

Neil Morrison, James Fulton

Fees