Question 1

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is free parking under the building.

Question 2

DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR A DEXA BONE DENSITY SCAN?

Accepted Answer

Dress in loose comfortable clothing without any metal, i.e. buttons, zippers, clips. Otherwise we can give you a gown to wear if needed.
You cannot have the scan within 5 days of having contrast with a CT, Nuclear Medicine or MRI study and 2 weeks from a barium study.

Question 3

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR A BODY COMPOSITION SCAN? (Morning Appointment)

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR A BODY COMPOSITION SCAN? (Afternoon Appointment)

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

DO I NEED A REFERRAL?

Accepted Answer

For DEXA Bone Density Scans and all Paediatric patients,  a referral from your GP or specialist doctor is needed.
 
For adults (over 18 years old) wanting to have a Body Composition Scan, a referral is needed from either a Medical Practitioner, Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Sports and Exercise Physician, Physiotherapist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) or sports medicine doctor.

Question 6

WHAT WILL IT COST?

Accepted Answer

For DEXA Bone Density Scans the cost is $115 (referrals that meet the Medicare rebate requirements are bulk-billed).
 
For Paediatric DEXA Bone Density scans the cost is $115  (referrals that meet the Medicare rebate requirements are bulk-billed).
Please speak to our staff to see if you qualify for the Medicare rebate.
 
For Body Composition Scans the cost is $115 (no Medicare or Private Health Fund rebates available).

Question 7

WHAT IF I AM PREGNANY OR BREASTFEEDING?

Accepted Answer

You cannot have any DEXA scans while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Question 8

CAN THESE RESULTS BE COMPARED TO PREVIOUS DEXA SCANS DONE ELSEWHERE?

Accepted Answer

No, as different scanners use different acquisition methods, dual energy generation, calibration, reference ranges, software and regions of interest.

Question 9

IS IT SAFE?

Accepted Answer

Yes - DEXA scanners use very low dose x-rays to produce the scan. Typical dose is less than a day's natural background radiation.

Question 10

IS THERE A WEIGHT LIMIT?

Accepted Answer

Yes - 158kg. Please speak to our staff if you are over this weight limit.

Question 11

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Accepted Answer

DEXA Bone Density Scan takes 20 minutes & a Total Body Composition Scan takes 30 minutes.

Question 12

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE MY APPOINTMENT?

Accepted Answer

Please call our staff on 03 9041 6633 as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment. Or send an email to info@boneandbodyhealth.com.au

Question 13

Does Medicare cover the cost?

Accepted Answer

A DEXA bone density referral that's eligible for Medicare-rebate has zero gap fee. Please note, Medicare doesn't cover a body composition scan.

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