Dexa Body Composition Scan
Get a clear picture of your fat, muscle, and bone density in as little as 15 minutes with a dexa body composition scan. Scans from $79, with same-day results. Trusted by athletes, fat loss clients, and anyone focused on long-term health.
The Gold Standard in Body Composition Testing
A DEXA body composition scan from Gold Coast DEXA is widely regarded as the most accurate, non-invasive way to measure what your body is truly made of. In a single five-minute scan, Gold Coast DEXA gives you a clear breakdown of your body fat, lean muscle mass, and bone density- no guesswork, no estimates, just precise clinical data you can use to guide real decisions about your health and training.
What Does a DEXA Scan Measure?
Our DEXA body composition scan goes far beyond measuring just fat levels and weight. Each scan measures:
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Total body fat percentage: Your overall fat mass relative to total body weight
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Visceral fat level: The fat stored around your organs, a key marker of metabolic health
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Regional fat distribution: How fat is spread across your arms, legs, and trunk
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Lean muscle mass: Total muscle across your body, useful for tracking strength and training progress
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Bone mineral density: An important indicator of bone health and long-term wellbeing
This level of detail is what makes DEXA the benchmark for clearly and accurately explaining DEXA scan results.
How the Scan Works
Getting scanned is simple and comfortable:
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Arrival: Check in and get settled
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Height and weight recording: Quick baseline measurements
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Positioning: Lie flat and still on the scanner bed
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The scan: Takes approximately five minutes, fully non-invasive
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Results: delivered the same day, with your data explained clearly
There's no fasting, no special clothing requirements, and no downtime, just accurate results, fast.
DEXA vs Other Methods
So what does a DEXA scan measure that other methods can't? Unlike bioimpedance scales or BMI calculations, which estimate body composition using indirect formulas, DEXA uses actual imaging to detect changes as small as 200 grams in fat or muscle mass. BMI can't distinguish between fat and muscle, and home scales can vary wildly based on hydration alone. DEXA removes the guesswork, giving you a true, repeatable measurement every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about our DEXA scans and how they work, explore our frequently asked questions below. If your query isn’t answered below, please contact our team.