Bone densitometry is a diagnostic procedure that is helpful in detecting osteoporosis and low bone mass in men and women who are usually over the age 50. How Do I Prepare For the Bone Densitometry Procedure?
We request that you arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled procedure time to complete paperwork and to change clothes if necessary. Please bring the written prescription your physician gave you for this procedure. No special patient preparation is necessary; however, it is recommended that you not wear clothing with buttons, snaps, or zippers from the waist down on the day of the procedure. By wearing pants with elastic waistbands there will be no need to change into a gown for the procedure. If, within the last 10 days you have had an upper or lower GI or abdominal CT Scan procedure, we recommend that you postpone your Bone Densitometry procedure as the residual barium contrast from the GI or Abdominal CT Scan may interfere with the results. We strongly encourage you to ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have prior to your procedure. We strongly believe that communication with our patients is an important part of the service we provide.
