nnDiagnostic Testing • GE Lunar Prodigy
Whole-body body composition and diagnostic hip and spine bone-density testing in our Beverly Hills office. Choose the study that fits your goal: body composition, bone health, or a combined assessment.
Measures fat mass, lean mass and regional body composition. Useful for baseline assessment, weight-loss tracking, body recomposition and monitoring lean tissue over time.
Includes: whole-body composition report with regional measurements and trend-ready baseline data.
Diagnostic bone mineral density assessment of the lumbar spine and hip, with T-score and Z-score reporting when appropriate for osteoporosis and osteopenia evaluation.
Includes: hip and lumbar-spine BMD measurements with a physician-readable diagnostic report.
Most Comprehensive
Combines whole-body body composition with diagnostic hip and spine bone-density testing for a broader assessment of body composition and bone health.
Includes: both report types in one visit for patients who want body-composition and bone-health measurements together.
DEXA uses low-dose X-ray technology to answer different questions depending on the study ordered. Whole-body composition evaluates fat and lean tissue distribution. Diagnostic bone-density studies measure bone mineral density at clinically relevant sites such as the hip and lumbar spine.
Results should be interpreted in the context of the reason for testing, medical history, medications and other clinical information.
Scale weight cannot distinguish fat loss from lean-tissue loss. For patients undergoing medical weight-loss treatment, including GLP-1 therapy when clinically appropriate, repeat body-composition testing can document changes over time.
Bone-density testing may be appropriate when age, menopause, medications, medical history or other risk factors raise concern about bone loss. A DEXA result does not by itself determine whether hormone therapy or osteoporosis treatment is appropriate.
GE HealthCare reporting can present bone-density and body-composition results in patient-friendly formats. The examples below show the types of measurements a report may contain; your actual report depends on the scan performed and the software options available on the system.
Sample report — for illustration only.
Click report to enlarge • What this example showsRegion: AP Spine / Femur
BMD: g/cm²
T-score: comparison with young-adult reference
Z-score: age-matched comparison
Classification: reported when clinically applicable
Illustrative layout only — not a patient result.
A diagnostic report may include lumbar-spine and hip BMD, T-scores, Z-scores and classification information when appropriate. These measurements are interpreted together with age, fracture history, medications and other clinical risk factors.
Whole-body composition reporting can show total and regional fat mass, lean mass, bone mineral content and percent body fat, including arms, legs and trunk. GE reporting can also trend measurements over time. Some advanced measures, such as estimated visceral adipose tissue, require optional software and are not included unless that capability is available on the installed system.
David Nazarian, M.D. • Board-Certified in Internal Medicine • Approximately 18 Years of Hormone Care
DEXA testing can be integrated with evaluation of bone health, menopause, body composition, metabolic health and hormone concerns. Findings are considered alongside medical history, symptoms, medications, laboratory results and treatment goals.
Written by: David Nazarian, M.D.
Medically reviewed by: David Nazarian, M.D.
Medical review date: October 1, 2026
This page is educational and does not replace individualized medical evaluation.
9301 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 405A, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If you are unsure which study fits your goal, our office can help determine whether you are seeking body-composition testing, diagnostic bone-density testing, or both.
David Nazarian, M.D., is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has completed advanced bioidentical hormone replacement therapy training through WorldLink Medical. He provides physician-led hormone evaluation and individualized care for women and men, with an emphasis on comprehensive assessment, patient education, safety, and ongoing follow-up.
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