DEXA Scans
Low-Dose Measure Of Bone Density
Penn Highlands Healthcare offers DEXA Scans a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scan, also called a bone density scan, a common technique used to measure bone density. This completely painless procedure is easily performed and exposes the patient to minimal radiation.
What is a bone density test?
A bone density test, DEXA, measures the mineral content of the bones in certain areas of the skeleton. It’s a way to measure bone loss as you age. Healthcare providers sometimes call these tests bone densitometry tests, or DXA.
What is a DEXA scan?
A DEXA scan is a type of medical imaging test. It uses very low levels of x-rays to measure how dense your bones are. DEXA stands for “dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.”
Medical experts consider DEXA scans to be the most useful, easy, and inexpensive test for helping to diagnose osteoporosis. The test is quick and painless.
Imaging Services at Penn Highland Brookville offer DEXA (Bone Density) Scans.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Imaging Services at Penn Highland Clearfield offer DEXA (Bone Density) Scans.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Imaging Services at DuBois Medical Arts Building offer DEXA (Bone Density) Scans.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Imaging Services at Penn Highlands Elk offer DEXA (Bone Density) Scans.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Imaging Services at the Penn Highlands Huntingdon offer DEXA (Bone Density) Scans.
Hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Imaging Services at the Moshannon Valley Community Medical Building offer DEXA (Bone Density) Scans.
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Imaging Services at Penn Highland Tyrone offer DEXA Scans. Call 814-684-6385 today to schedule your appointment.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
By Appointment
