DEXA Scan
A precise, repeatable read on fat, lean mass, and bone density.
Consider this test if:
- Cutting or bulking and wanting to confirm whether weight change is fat or muscle
- Setting a body-composition baseline before a training, nutrition, or weight-loss program
- Concerned about bone density due to age, family history, low body weight, or past fractures
- Losing weight on a GLP-1 medication and wanting to protect lean mass
- Tracking visceral fat as part of metabolic and cardiovascular risk
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Results delivered to your dashboard · Reviewed by a real clinician
Pre-test considerations
No fasting is required. Avoid heavy meals, large fluid volumes, and intense exercise immediately beforehand, since hydration and food shift readings. For meaningful comparisons, scan under similar conditions each time (same time of day, similar hydration). Wear light clothing without metal, and tell the technician if there is any chance of pregnancy.
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What this test is for
A DEXA scan uses low-dose X-ray attenuation to estimate body composition: total and regional fat, lean muscle mass, and bone mineral density. It is more detailed than a scale or BMI because it separates where you carry fat (including visceral fat around the organs) from where you carry muscle. Low bone density flags osteopenia or osteoporosis, while tracking lean mass shows whether a diet or training block is actually building muscle or quietly costing you. The numbers are estimates rather than perfect measurements, so the real payoff comes from repeat scans under consistent conditions. That lets you see whether a change came from fat or lean mass, and where on the body it happened.
What you'll learn
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Your true body composition. A precise breakdown of fat, lean muscle, and bone across your whole body, accurate to within 1 to 2 percent. Far more useful than weight or BMI alone.
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Visceral fat around your organs. The deep belly fat tied to diabetes and heart disease, measured separately from the fat you can see. One of the strongest early signals of metabolic risk.
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Bone mineral density. The gold-standard screen for low bone density, osteopenia, and osteoporosis, so you can catch fracture risk early and track bone strength over time.
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Muscle balance and symmetry. Lean mass in each arm, each leg, and your trunk, plus left-to-right symmetry, to guide training, spot imbalances, and monitor recovery.
What to expect
- 1 Book instantly
Click, book, done. Choose a convenient imaging center near you. Transparent, up-front pricing.
- 2 Visit a nearby imaging center
Your scan is done at a partner imaging center near you. Appointments are quick, and your results come straight to Mito.
- 3 Fast, dashboard-delivered results
Your results post straight to your dashboard as soon as they’re ready.
- 4 Expert guidance
Included with Mito membership. A clinician reviews your results and your personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
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in one membership
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Every test at our cost
Members pay our cost on every test, with lab fees passed straight through. The full receipt is itemized, never padded.
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Continuous tracking, all in one place
Upload past labs and watch your trends over time. Every marker and visit lives in one longitudinal record, so all your care stays together.
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Year-round clinician support
Text anytime and get clinician-reviewed answers. When you want to go deeper, 1:1 consultations are available at affordable rates.
All for $9/month
Order any test or consult without joining. For $9/month, members unlock member prices, trend tracking, and year-round clinician guidance.
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Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsHow does pricing work?
Every test shows the member price next to the standard non-member price, so you can see what membership saves you. The member price is our cost, covering the lab and what it takes to run the service. It is never a profit on the test itself. Mito makes its money on the $9 membership, not on marking up your tests. Membership is $9 per month, and any applicable lab order or draw fee is itemized before you pay.
Where do I get tested?
Choose an available partner lab at checkout. If your cart contains multiple blood tests, Mito helps consolidate the eligible tests at one lab when possible. At-home kits and scans follow the collection or appointment process shown on their product page.
Is this eligible for HSA/FSA?
Yes. Eligible tests can be paid for with an HSA or FSA card at checkout.
When will I get my results?
Your results appear in your Mito dashboard after the laboratory completes processing. A clinician then reviews them before your analysis and personalized action plan are finalized. Timing varies by test, and specialty assays and at-home kits may take longer.
Do I need a physician's order?
No. Mito provides the laboratory order when one is required, so you do not need to arrange a separate physician visit before purchasing.
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