Do’s:
• Eat and drink normally, but try to avoid a large meal immediately before the scan.
• Wear lightweight, metal-free clothing (e.g., no buttons, zippers, or underwire).
• Empty your bladder before the scan for more accurate measurements.
• Inform your provider if you’ve had recent imaging with contrast (like barium or nuclear scans).

 Don’ts:
• Avoid calcium supplements for at least 24 hours prior to the test.
• Don’t wear any metal jewelry or accessories.
• Avoid scheduling after recent contrast imaging procedures (wait 1–2 weeks if possible).

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 Do’s:
• Continue with your normal diet on the day of the scan.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing without metal (zippers, hooks, snaps).
• Inform your doctor if you’ve had any imaging tests with contrast (e.g., barium or nuclear medicine) recently.

 Don’ts:
• Avoid calcium supplements for 24 hours before the test.
• Don’t wear metal jewelry or accessories near the scan area.
• Avoid scheduling the scan within 1–2 weeks after contrast imaging.

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 Do’s:

• Eat normally on the day of the scan.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing (ideally without metal zippers, snaps, or buttons).
• Tell your doctor if you’ve had a barium test, nuclear medicine scan, or CT scan with contrast recently—you may need to delay your DEXA scan.
 

Don’ts:

• Do not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before the test.
• Avoid wearing metal objects like belts, underwire bras, or jewelry near the scan area.
• Don’t schedule this scan right after a contrast imaging study.

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Most DEXA scans are non-invasive and simple, but here are a few prep guidelines:
 What to Do:
• Continue your normal diet unless advised otherwise.
• Wear comfortable clothing without metal zippers or buttons (metal can interfere with imaging).
• Inform your doctor if you recently had a barium exam or CT scan with contrast — you may need to wait 1-2 weeks before your DEXA.
 What to Avoid:
• Avoid calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before the test (as they can interfere with results).
• Don’t wear jewelry or metal accessories on the day of the scan.
• Avoid scheduling this test soon after any nuclear imaging test.

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