J24-26 Omega Drive
Newark, DE 19713
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Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed
Delaware · New Castle County
DEXA scans in Newark
Book a DEXA scan in Newark, Delaware, home of the University of Delaware in western New Castle County. A single scan quantifies body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density with clinical precision.
Or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll find the nearest clinic.
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Local context
DEXA Scans in Newark, Delaware's College Town
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Newark, covering 1 ZIP code across the area. A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, how much lean muscle you carry in each limb, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. It takes about 10 minutes and you get the numbers in writing.
Newark is a college town at heart, built around the University of Delaware's Green and the shops of Main Street in western New Castle County. The city's published DEXA options are listed on this page, each with its address and contact details, whether you live on the university side of Newark or along the fast-growing Route 40 corridor. ChristianaCare's Christiana Hospital, the state's largest, carries a Newark address just east of town for hospital-based care. Outdoors, the city leans on White Clay Creek State Park, whose trail network spills across the Pennsylvania line, and on the walking loop at the Newark Reservoir. Between Blue Hens athletics, a student body that fills campus gyms, and a university research culture that respects measured data, Newark is a natural fit for DEXA, the reference-grade way to track fat, muscle, and bone.
Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? See how the three measure up . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
- County
- New Castle County
- Area code
- 302
- Population
- 31,000+
- Major hospital system
- ChristianaCare (Christiana Hospital)
Coverage
ZIP codes we serve in Newark
Each ZIP below is in the Newark service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Newark area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Who books one
Who Relies on DEXA Scanning in Newark, DE
University of Delaware Students & Athletes
From varsity Blue Hens to club athletes and gym regulars on the UD campus, Newark's university community uses DEXA to get regional lean-mass and body-fat data that campus scales and fitness trackers only estimate.
White Clay Creek Trail Runners
Runners and hikers who train on the trail network of White Clay Creek State Park use DEXA to confirm that a season of miles translated into less visceral fat and preserved muscle, not just a lower number on the scale.
Adults Screening for Bone Loss
New Castle County residents referred for bone density testing, often through physicians affiliated with ChristianaCare's Christiana Hospital, use DEXA T-scores as the diagnostic standard for tracking bone health.
How it works
How getting a DEXA scan in Newark works
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Pick a clinic
Pick the clinic nearest you from the Newark listings on this page, then get in touch to book
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10-minute scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
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Get your report
Most clinics send your body composition and bone density report within a day or two; ask yours when you book
Why book here
Why find your Newark DEXA scan on Dexascans.com
A Newark-Area Clinic
Delaware Imaging Network - Newark serves the Newark area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results in a day or two
Most clinics send the report within a day or two of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent pricing
Where clinics publish a cash price, the middle half of prices runs $120–$199. The clinic confirms the price when you book. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices
Ready to get your DEXA scan in Newark?
The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions - Newark DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Newark, DE?
Delaware Imaging Network - Newark, at J24-26 Omega Drive in Newark, DE, runs DEXA scans for the Newark area. Call (302) 738-9100 to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Newark?
Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in Newark — the price depends on the clinic and the scan type, since each provider prices independently. Confirm the number with the clinic when you book; most accept HSA and FSA cards.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Newark?
At most clinics a self-pay body composition scan is open booking: no doctor, no paperwork. The referral question mainly comes up for a bone density study you want billed to insurance; hospital imaging departments in Newark may ask for an order either way.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Newark, Delaware?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a health system in New Castle County like ChristianaCare (Christiana Hospital), insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Newark?
Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Newark clients rescan every few months to track progress. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. It is an open table, not an enclosed tube, and you stay fully clothed.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Newark?
Four things a scale cannot: body fat percentage overall and by region, lean muscle mass in each limb and your trunk, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. One pass on the table, one report; ask which scans are offered in Newark when you book.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Newark?
Around half an hour door to door at Delaware Imaging Network - Newark, of which 10-15 minutes is table time. Most clinics email the full report within a day or two.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
They are the same thing. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry abbreviates to DXA in clinical notes and to DEXA in everyday use — including on the Newark listings above. One test, one machine.
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Where to get a DEXA scan in Newark
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