DexaScan
DexaScanner (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Scanner)
Device Model and Hardware Details
- General Electric Lunar Prodigy Model
- Narrow angle fan beam technology with a 16-channel detector
- Prodigy systems: Multi-element detector. Imaging performance is 0.5-0.6 lp/mm (depending on direction) and is limited by the Prodigy detector pitch of 3.2 mm at approximately 3.0 times magnification.
Software Details & Reporting
- enCORE Software Suite
- Full body composition & metabolic profiling
- Trend analysis for repeated measures
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Estimation
Data Outcomes
- Total body composition data on fat, lean mass, and bone mass
- Regional body composition analysis of arms, legs, and trunk
- Visceral and Subcutaneous adipose tissue evaluation
- Android and gynoid fat testing and fat distribution ratios
- Bone health metrics of hip, spine, and forearm possible (ask manager if interested)
Performance & Precision
- High precision reproducibility for longitudinal tracking
- Low radiation dose with dual-energy X-ray system
- MirrorImage scanning for large individuals
- Enhanced tissue modeling (via enCORE software)
Device is available for research purposes, please reach out to the facility manager to discuss any questions.
Dylan Brown
Kinesiology & Physical Education
(403) 329-5119
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