- 45 mins | Osteoporosis Screening + Results + Physician Review
- Evaluation of bone density loss or low bone mass in the hip, spine and sometimes the forearm to determine the risk of osteoporosis.
- Values are compared to others of the same age and gender (Z-scores) or healthy
young adults at peak bone mass (T-scores). - Results help track bone health changes over time:
- Early detection: Can identify bone thinning (osteopenia) at an early stage,
before it progresses to osteoporosis, allowing for timely intervention. - Risk assessment: Helps predict your risk of future fractures.
- Diagnosis: Diagnose osteopenia (low bone mass) and osteoporosis.
- Monitoring: Tracks the effectiveness of osteoporosis treatment.
- Physicians review the results in approximately 1-2 weeks and provide recommendations, treatment, or referrals based on the findings.
- Patients will receive an emailed copy of the completed report.
LAB WORK – Additional cost approximately $200 paid to the lab (subject to change)
- Your blood can also determine your bone health. In addition to the scan, lab work is ordered as part of bone health screening and risk assessment.
- We will provide you with a bloodwork requisition and instruction at the scan
appointment.