Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Preparation

檢查前之準備     
What to prepare before the examination

1. 檢查前14天內，請勿進行鋇劑造影或核子醫學檢查。
No nuclear scan, CT scan, MRI, barium examination should be done at least 14 days before the examination.

2. 檢查前7天內，請勿進行顯影劑之檢查。
No contrast studies should be done at least 7 days before the examination.

3.檢查前24小時，請停服鈣片或礦物質的營養補充品。
Please stop taking calcium or mineral supplements 24 hours before examination.

4. 接受檢查當日儘量穿著簡單易脫的衣服。
Dress in clothes that can be easily removed. 

5. 請攜同過往相關的醫療影像及報告，例如電腦掃描、磁力共振或超聲波報告，以作參考。
Please bring any previous medical records or medical imaging reports such as CT scan, MRI or ultrasound reports for reference.

6. 請攜同政府醫院轉介信作登記 (如適用)。
Please bring any referral letters from public hospitals to the center for registration.

7. 請在檢查前除下所有飾物包括戒指、耳環、項鍊、手錶、假牙或任何含金屬之物品。
Do not wear any jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, watches, dentures, or any metal-containing objects.

8. 請告知醫護人員如您有以下任何一種情況：
Please notify our staff before examination if (either one of the followings) :

9. 請於禁食期間繼續服食日常藥物，並告知醫護人員日常藥物的名稱、劑量、及服用頻率。
Please continue to take all your prescribed medications. Bring a list of your medications including the name of the medication, the dose, and the dose frequency.

---

檢查過程     
Examination Process

檢查所需輻射劑量十分低，約為平面 X-光肺片的十分之一。整個過程安全、無痛，而且快速。時間一般為時 5 至 10 分鐘。

The radiation dose is tiny, approximately equals one-tenth the dose of plain chest X-ray. The procedure is safe, painless. It normally takes around 5-10 minutes. 

---