With all the new exercise routines and weight loss programs, wouldn’t you like to know which ones are working for you? Guardian Radiology is able to offer body composition analysis, a critical step in charting progress and reaching your goals.

Body composition is a medical imaging technique using similar principles as bone mineral density imaging or Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA). The low-level x-rays pass through the soft tissue of your body and are recorded by the scanner, which assigns ratios to calculate body composition. This is the most accurate way known to record body fat percentages and can be done to separate areas or the whole body. This technique is used by most professional athletes pre and post training.

Your scan will record body fat percentages over your arms, chest, abdomen, and legs as well as a whole body calculation down to the exact percent. These results will be printed onto a CD in color format with a clear explanation and outline of your results. This information is recorded, stored, and provided with the utmost security and privacy. Your results are for your eyes only and to anyone you wish to share with. Your results are not published, re-printed, or shared with others for any reason. For ongoing comparison, Guardian Radiology will securely store your results for future review and reprint in order for you to accurately track your results.

Booking your Body Composition Exam

A referral from physician is needed to book an exam. Please call Guardian Radiology Lloydminster location at 780-875-4600 to schedule an appointment. A charge of $150 CAD for a whole body study will be required prior to your exam. If you would like to book a follow up study post training/dieting please let our reception staff know as package pricing is available at a significant cost reduction. Exams are usually less than 15 minutes.