Body Composition · Charlotte, NC
DEXA ScansNear You
The most accurate whole body composition scan in Charlotte.
Stop guessing. DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the clinical gold standard for measuring body fat, lean muscle, and bone density — all in under 8 minutes, fully clothed.
< 8 min
Scan duration
±1–2%
Body fat accuracy
Fully clothed
No prep required
Same day
Digital results
Tired of guessing about your body?
DEXA is the most Accurate Measurement
BMI, smart scales, Bod Pods, calipers, 3D scans — these methods miss the whole picture, with inaccuracies ranging from 4% to as much as 14%. DEXA measures everything, at ±1–2% clinical accuracy.
References
1. Achamrah et al, Comparison of body composition assessment by DXA and BIA, PLoS One (2018).
2. Shepherd et al, Body Composition by DXA, Bone (2017).
Why us
Experience the Biosum Difference
Advanced technology and expert guidance, tailored to your goals.
01 — Understanding the scan
What is a DEXA scan?
DEXA — Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry — is a medical imaging technology that uses two low-energy X-ray beams to measure the density of different tissues in your body.
Unlike body fat scales, calipers, or bioimpedance devices, DEXA differentiates precisely between fat mass, lean muscle tissue, and bone mineral density across every region of your body — simultaneously.
The scanner captures transmissions through the entire body and produces a detailed compositional map. It is widely regarded as the clinical gold standard for body composition assessment — the benchmark against which all other methods are measured.
02 — Is it right for you?
Considering your DEXA scan?
It was good to know the starting point of where your body is, and know where your muscle groups and fat distribution are. Before you can make meaningful changes to your fitness, nutrition, or health — you need to know where you're actually starting from.
DEXA allows you to track actual progress over time with precision. Did your program add muscle or just weight? Did your diet reduce fat or strip lean mass? The scan tells you things that feel and mirror simply can't.
Whether you're looking to lose weight, build performance, protect your bone health, or simply get a baseline — there's never a wrong time to understand your body more clearly.
03 — Our commitment
Why Biosum?
At Biosum, we offer everyone access to top-tier body composition testing — because understanding your body shouldn't be a privilege reserved for elite athletes or hospital patients.
Our mobile lab brings clinical-grade DEXA technology directly to your community. No hospital visits. No travel burden. Just a comfortable, efficient, and professionally guided scan wherever you are.
Pursue yourself through the power of cutting-edge technology. Whether you're a busy professional, a competitive athlete, or someone taking their first step toward better health — Biosum is built for you.
Book your scanThe problem
Tired of guessing
about your body?
The scale weighs everything — fat, muscle, bone, water. It tells you nothing about which one changed. Most people are training and dieting based on a number that means almost nothing.
DEXA is the body's most accurate measurement. In one 8-minute scan, you get a complete picture of what you're actually made of — the same technology used by clinical researchers, elite sports teams, and medical institutions worldwide.
Get your baseline scanWhat is a DEXA scan?
Your body, measured
with clinical precision.
DEXA uses two low-energy X-ray beams to differentiate between fat tissue, lean tissue, and bone. The scan takes under 8 minutes, requires no preparation, and delivers results with ±1–2% clinical accuracy — far beyond any scale, caliper, or bioimpedance device.
What you'll learn
Total & regional fat mass
±1–2% accuracyExactly where fat is stored — including dangerous visceral fat around your organs
Lean muscle mass
Regional, by limbMeasured by limb and trunk — find imbalances, track real hypertrophy
Bone mineral density
T-score + Z-scoreT-score and Z-score for fracture risk and long-term skeletal health
Visceral adipose tissue
+55% CVD riskThe fat that surrounds your organs and elevates cardiovascular disease risk
Body composition heatmap
Whole-body mapVisual regional breakdown of your entire body in a single scan
Metabolic risk markers
Physician-readyData your doctor needs — in a language they understand
By the numbers
Why DEXA is different
< 8 min
Scan duration
Fully clothed. No prep, fasting, or undressing required.
±1–2%
Body fat accuracy
The most clinically accurate body composition measurement available.
< 1 mrem
Radiation dose
Less than a 2-hour flight. Completely safe for regular scanning.
3×
More data than a scale
Fat, lean, bone, visceral fat, and regional breakdown — all at once.
Same day
Digital results
Your full report is delivered digitally within hours of your scan.
0
Prep required
Walk in, lie down, walk out. No fasting, no exercise restrictions.
Transparent pricing
DEXA scan packages
Save more when you commit to tracking your progress.
Single Session
- Full body fat & lean mass breakdown
- Visceral fat assessment
- Regional body composition
- Bone density & T-score
- Digital results report
3-Session Pack
$133 per session
- 3 × full body composition scans
- Progress comparison reports
- Trend tracking across sessions
- Visceral fat assessment
- Bone density reading
- Digital results each session
5-Session Pack
$120 per session
- 5 × full body composition scans
- Priority scheduling on all sessions
- Progress comparison reports
- Trend tracking across sessions
- Visceral fat assessment
- Bone density reading
- Digital results each session
Why Biosum
Considering your
DEXA scan?
We're not just here to run your scan and hand you a report. Every test includes an in-person results review, and our team is available for diet and fitness consultations to help you act on what you've learned.
In-person results review after every scan
Mobile lab — we come to you, no hospital visit
Same-day digital report, shareable with your provider
Nutritional and fitness guidance available post-scan
Jake & Lora
Founders, Biosum
Measure. Motivate. Transform.
Your best self. What's stopping you?
Book your DEXA scan