The CPNR owns and operates a new Hologic Discovery DXA scanner. It is a flat-bed, mobile-arm scanner that uses fan-beam technology. DXA produces areal images and analyzes:

• Bone Mineral Content (BMC)

• Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

• Body Composition, Whole Body and Subregion Analysis available

The Hologic Discovery DXA is capable of producing the following scan types:

• Whole Body, Adult and Pediatric modes

• A/P Lumbar Spine

• Supine Lateral Lumbar Spine Pair

• Hip

• Forearm

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Total Scan Time: 2.5 minutes for whole body, 30 seconds for forearm, 10 seconds for all others

• Exposure for whole body scan: 0.26 mrem

• Exposure for AP Lumbar Spine: 0.40 mrem

• Exposure for Lateral Spine: 0.20 mrem

• Exposure for Hip Scan: 0.13 mrem

• Exposure for Forearm Scan: 0.005 mrem

If you have questions regarding DXA, please contact our Bone Densitometry Lab at (801) 585-6227 or hillarie.slater@hsc.utah.edu