Bone health
Bone Density Testing
A DEXA bone density test measures the mineral content of your bones — the clinical gold standard for assessing bone strength and catching early signs of loss. It’s quick, painless, and low-dose, and you can book it directly in Wayne, PA for $250, no referral required.
Who should consider it
Bone loss is gradual and usually silent — there are rarely symptoms until a fracture occurs. That’s why measuring bone density matters: it can reveal early changes long before they would otherwise be noticed, when there is the most opportunity to respond.
People commonly think about bone density testing around midlife and beyond, after menopause, with a family history of osteoporosis, or when other risk factors are present. Whether testing is right for you, and when, is a decision best made with your own physician.
Because this is a direct-access service, you don’t need to wait for a referral to establish a baseline for your bone health.
Understanding T-scores
Bone density results are usually reported as a T-score, which compares your bone density to that of a healthy young adult. Clinicians use defined ranges to interpret whether density is normal, low, or in the range associated with osteoporosis.
Your report includes your measured values and score, presented clearly so you can review them with your physician. We provide the measurement; diagnosis and any treatment decisions rest with your own clinicians.
If you test again in future, results can be compared over time to see how your bone density is trending.
No referral needed
Wayne DEXA is a physician-founded, direct-access clinic in Wayne, Pennsylvania, easy to reach from Radnor, Devon, Berwyn, Paoli, and the wider Philadelphia Main Line. You can book a bone density scan yourself, online, without a referral or an insurance process.
Pricing is a simple $250 flat fee, with no hidden facility fees. If you would like to share your results, your report is yours to take to your primary care physician or specialist. Learn more on our osteoporosis screening page.
The scan and pricing
The scan
A complete picture of your body composition
- About ten minutes, lying comfortably on a padded table while the scanner passes over you.
- No fasting, no needles, no discomfort.
- A clear, easy-to-read report explaining your results.
Pricing
$250
Single scan
One flat price. No memberships, no hidden fees. Reserve your time online — a card is required to book.
Common questions
What is a bone density test?
A bone density test uses a DEXA (also written DXA) scan to measure the mineral content of your bones — an indicator of bone strength. It is the clinical gold standard for assessing bone density and is quick, painless, and low-dose.
Who should consider bone density testing?
People often consider it around midlife and beyond, after menopause, with a family history of osteoporosis, or with other risk factors. Whether and when testing is right for you is a decision for you and your physician.
What is a T-score?
A T-score compares your bone density to a healthy young-adult reference. Clinicians use defined ranges to interpret it. Your report includes your score for you and your physician to review.
Do I need a referral?
No. Wayne DEXA is a physician-founded, direct-access clinic, so you can book a bone density scan yourself online without a referral.
How much radiation is involved?
A DEXA scan uses a very low dose of radiation. It is not recommended during pregnancy as a precaution.
What does it cost?
A complete DEXA scan is $250, flat and cash-pay, with no insurance process or hidden facility fees.
A complete DEXA scan is $250 — flat, with no referral or insurance needed.
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