Frequently Asked Questions

We are pleased to offer preferred hotel rates for patients travelling to our clinics:

• Red Deer appointments: Preferred rates at the Red Deer Resort & Casino
• Drayton Valley appointments: Preferred rates at APH Hotels / Holiday Inn Express

This may be a convenient option if you:

• Are travelling from out of town
• Have multiple exams scheduled on the same day
• Prefer to arrive the day before your appointment
• Have an early morning appointment

If you are travelling for an appointment at one of our Red Deer or Drayton Valley locations, please ask our team about these special rates when booking.

Yes, a Body Mass Composition Scan is very safe. It uses a very small amount of ionizing radiation, similar to or even less than the natural background Radiation you would experience in a day or during a short airplane flight. The benefits of gaining valuable insights into your body composition for health management far outweigh the minimal risks associated with this low-dose Radiation.

To prepare for a Body Mass Composition Scan, you should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing without zippers, buttons, or any metal embellishments, as these can interfere with the scan. You’ll be asked to remove any jewelry. Fasting, no strenuous exercise and no alcohol before the scan is required. If you’ve recently had another imaging test involving contrast agents, please inform our staff when booking.

The results of a Body Mass Composition Scan provide detailed percentages and measurements of your fat mass and lean mass (muscle) for your whole body and specific regions. This information helps identify if you have a healthy ratio of these components, assess your risk for conditions like obesity or sarcopenia, track the effectiveness of fitness or weight management programs, and understand how your body composition impacts your metabolic health.

A Body Mass Composition Scan is a quick, non-invasive, and painless procedure. You will lie flat on your back on a padded table while a scanner arm slowly passes over your entire body. You’ll need to remain still for about 8-10 minutes while the scan is being performed. The equipment uses very low-dose X-Rays,

A Body Mass Composition Scan, often performed using DEXA (Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) technology, precisely measures the distribution of fat mass and lean muscle mass in your body. Unlike a standard weight scale, it provides a detailed breakdown of your body’s components.

Doctors typically order this scan to assess overall health risks, monitor changes in body composition related to diet, exercise, or medical conditions. Please note a requisition is required for this exam.

Yes, for all exams, a valid referral (requisition) from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner is required. We cannot perform your service without this referral.