DEXA scan Vancouver
Book a DEXA scan in Vancouver to see your body fat, muscle, bone and visceral fat. Two studios scan today, Gastown and Yaletown, and Fraser Street adds DEXA soon. No referral, under 15 minutes.
Where to get a DEXA scan in Vancouver
Book any studio online. Your results go to one BodyStats dashboard, whichever studio you visit.
Gastown
316 Carrall Street. Hologic Horizon W DEXA, and our lowest-priced Vancouver studio. VO2 Max on the Assault Bike.
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Yaletown
1118 Homer Street, Unit 114. GE Lunar Prodigy DEXA. A 5-minute walk from Yaletown–Roundhouse Station. VO2 Max on a treadmill or bike.
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Fraser Street
3558 Fraser Street. Open beta on Saturdays for VO2 Max, RMR, strength, lactate and 3D body scans. DEXA coming soon.
View Fraser →Gastown or Yaletown?
Both studios scan by appointment, with no referral, and send every result to the same BodyStats dashboard.
| Gastown | Yaletown | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 316 Carrall Street | 1118 Homer Street, Unit 114 |
| DEXA scanner | Hologic Horizon W | GE Lunar Prodigy |
| VO2 Max | Assault Bike | Treadmill or bike |
| SkyTrain | Waterfront, 5-minute walk | Yaletown–Roundhouse, 5-minute walk |
| Price | Our lowest in Vancouver | See pricing |
Tracking change over time? Rescan at the same studio. Hologic and GE Lunar scanners read slightly differently, so comparing scans from one machine gives you the cleanest trend.
Coming from elsewhere in Metro Vancouver
- Burnaby. Expo Line from Metrotown to Waterfront takes about 18 minutes, then it’s a 5-minute walk to Gastown.
- North Vancouver. The SeaBus from Lonsdale Quay reaches Waterfront in about 12 minutes.
- Richmond. The Canada Line runs straight to Yaletown–Roundhouse, a 5-minute walk from our Yaletown studio.
- Surrey, New Westminster and Coquitlam. SkyTrain to Waterfront: about 50 minutes from Surrey Central and 40 from Coquitlam Central.
Who gets a DEXA scan in Vancouver
BodyStats has run more than 29,000 DEXA, VO2 Max and RMR tests. Most people come in for one of three reasons.
Athletes and lifters
See lean mass in each arm, leg and your trunk, spot left/right imbalances, and check that a bulk is adding muscle rather than fat.
Losing fat, keeping muscle
The scale can’t tell fat from muscle. A scan every 8 to 12 weeks shows what you are actually losing, which matters on a diet or weight loss medication.
A long-term baseline
Visceral fat, bone mineral and muscle all change with age. One scan gives you a baseline; a few a year show the trend.
DEXA scan prices in Vancouver
Prices are set for each studio, and Gastown is our lowest. A monthly DEXA subscription covers one scan a month at any studio, and packages let you buy tests ahead. See current prices; UltraBook shows the final price before you pay.
What a DEXA scan shows
Body fat percentage, lean mass in each arm, leg and your trunk, visceral fat, bone density and left/right balance. Every scan is saved to your dashboard so you can compare visits and see how you rank against other members.
DEXA scan
Fat, lean mass, bone and visceral fat, with a regional breakdown. The scan takes 6 to 8 minutes.
What a DEXA scan measures →VO2 Max
A guided test of about 20 minutes that measures your aerobic capacity and sets your training zones.
About the VO2 Max test →Resting metabolic rate
A 20-minute breathing test that measures how many calories you burn at rest, within about 5%.
About the RMR test →Questions about DEXA scans in Vancouver
How much is a DEXA scan in Vancouver?
Prices are set for each studio, and Gastown is our lowest. See current prices. A monthly subscription covers one scan a month at any studio.
Do I need a referral?
No. Anyone can book online.
How long does it take?
The scan itself takes 6 to 8 minutes. Plan on under 15 minutes for the whole visit.
Is a DEXA scan safe?
Yes. It uses a very low dose of X-ray, about a tenth of a chest X-ray. It isn’t recommended during pregnancy.
How do I prepare?
Wear fitted clothes with no metal (zippers, buttons, underwire). Skip big meals and hard workouts for 2 hours before. No need to fast. Full instructions are in the test preparation guide.
Gastown or Yaletown?
Gastown is the lowest price. Yaletown is next to the Canada Line and offers VO2 Max on a treadmill. Both send your results to the same dashboard, so you can switch any time.
I live in Burnaby, Richmond or North Vancouver. Where should I go?
Both studios are downtown and easy to reach by SkyTrain or SeaBus. See DEXA scans for Burnaby and North Vancouver.
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Vancouver?
At BodyStats Gastown, 316 Carrall Street, or BodyStats Yaletown, 1118 Homer Street, Unit 114. Book either one online. No referral needed.
Is a DEXA scan covered by MSP?
No. Body composition scans for fitness or health tracking are paid out of pocket. MSP may cover a bone density scan a physician orders for a medical condition.
How accurate is DEXA?
DEXA measures body fat within about 1 to 2%, compared with 3 to 5% for smart scales and 3 to 6% for calipers. It also measures visceral fat directly instead of estimating it.
How often should I get scanned?
Every 8 to 12 weeks if you are tracking fat loss or muscle gain. That gives your body time to show a real change.
Also in Toronto
DEXA scans at 100 Western Battery Road, Liberty Village.