DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE, in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

Continue all regularly prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically instructed otherwise. Inform lab staff about all prescription drugs, supplements, herbal preparations, and protein powders you are taking.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Book the earliest available morning slot. For fasting tests, an overnight fast followed by a morning draw represents the optimal balance between adequate fasting duration and test accuracy.

Single standalone test:

DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE?

DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE is ordered when a doctor needs objective laboratory data to confirm a diagnosis, follow up a previously abnormal result, or complete a pre-operative assessment.

Who should get DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE done in Kolkata?

Kolkata's 20 million metro population, monsoon infection burden, reported high hepatitis B prevalence, rice-heavy diet, and rising lifestyle disease rates make regular diagnostic testing an important preventive step for adults across every neighbourhood. DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE is part of bone density testing used to screen or monitor bone health. Doctors may order it for people with back pain, unexplained height loss, prior fractures, or long-term steroid use. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of EM Bypass, Howrah, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.

What conditions can DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE results mean?

Results are compared against the laboratory's reference range for your age and gender. A value outside the reference range does not automatically confirm disease , clinical context, symptoms, and sometimes a repeat test determine significance. Your GetVisit report shows the reference range alongside your measured value.

How often should DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after DEXA SCAN LUMBOSACRAL SPINE results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.