BMD Single Site

Name: Book BMD Single Site Test Online - Price, Purpose & Preparation
Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: BMD Single Site
Price: 2190 INR
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Also known as BMD Test One Site, Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Single Site, DEXA Scan Single Site

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Avoid calcium supplements for 48 hours before the test.
Females must inform the doctor if they are pregnant.
Be sure to tell your doctor beforehand if you've recently had a barium exam or had contrast material injected for a CT scan or nuclear medicine test. Contrast materials might interfere with your bone density test.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.

Understanding BMD Single Site

What is BMD Single Site?

A bone mineral density (BMD) single site tests bone health. BMD (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry/DEXA) uses a minute radiation dose to analyse bone density (mainly hip and spine). Two X-ray beams with different energy are passed through the bones. BMD is calculated based on the absorption of each beam by the bone. This test detects osteoporosis and the risk for bone fractures. The symptoms of bone damages are back pain, loss of height over time, stooped posture and brittle bones.

A score between +1 and −1 is considered healthy. A score of -1 to -2.5 indicates low bone density and a higher risk of fracture. Values lower than -2.5 are termed osteoporosis. It is a relatively safe, painless test and lasts about 10 minutes.