Bone Mineral Density

DEXA Scan, Dual Photon Absorptiometry (Bone Mineral Denistry)

How To Prepare

Avoid wearing clothes with metal buttons or buckles for the test. You also may want to remove any jewelry that might interfere with the scan, such as a bracelet if you are having the scan done on your wrist.

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: September 23, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatrics
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