Body Analytics
4290 Telegraph Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
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DEXA Scans in St. Louis, MO
From Forest Park loops to South County gyms, St. Louis takes its training seriously. A DEXA scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density in one visit, with Body Analytics on Telegraph Road serving the metro's south side.
A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass
A licensed medical professional reads every scan
Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in St. Louis Today
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The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
HIPAA-compliant and private results
St. Louis is an independent city, belonging to no county at all, and its fitness life is organized around some remarkable public spaces. Forest Park, larger than New York's Central Park, fills with runners and cyclists year-round, Tower Grove Park serves the south side, and the Great Rivers Greenway network keeps extending paved trails along the Mississippi and River des Peres. This is also one of America's strongest medical cities, home to Washington University School of Medicine and the BJC HealthCare system, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, plus SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. The metro's published body composition provider, Body Analytics at 4290 Telegraph Road, serves the south side and South County. In a city with this much clinical depth, DEXA is the natural instrument for anyone who wants training, weight loss, or bone health tracked with actual measurement instead of estimates.
Serving St. Louis City and County
We serve clients from across the metro, from the Central West End and The Hill to Soulard, South City, and South County.
Central West End
The Hill
Soulard
Lafayette Square
Tower Grove South
Shaw
Dogtown
Downtown
Dutchtown
Carondelet
Bevo Mill
South County
ZIP Codes We Serve in St. Louis
- 63129 — Body Analytics
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the St. Louis area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Getting a DEXA Scan in St. Louis
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for St. Louis, 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.
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.
Who Books DEXA Scans in St. Louis
Forest Park & Greenway Athletes
Runners circling Forest Park, cyclists on the Great Rivers Greenway, and rowers on Creve Coeur Lake use DEXA to separate genuine fat loss from water-weight noise and to confirm lean muscle gained during each training cycle.
Medical & University Communities
In a metro shaped by Washington University, Saint Louis University, and BJC HealthCare, St. Louisans expect health decisions to rest on data. DEXA provides the validated body composition baseline that smart scales and gym devices only approximate.
South Side Residents Tracking Bone Health
Adults in South City and South County use DEXA bone density testing at Body Analytics on Telegraph Road to catch osteopenia early and bring precise T-scores to their physicians.
Why Book Your St. Louis DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified St. Louis-Area Clinic
Body Analytics serves the St. Louis area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results Within 24 Hours
Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent Pricing
Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in St. Louis Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest St. Louis and book a time that works
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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
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in St. Louis?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions - St. Louis DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in St. Louis, MO?
Body Analytics, at 4290 Telegraph Road in St. Louis, MO, runs DEXA scans for the St. Louis area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in St. Louis?
There is no single St. Louis price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in St. Louis?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at Body Analytics needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in St. Louis, Missouri?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a the St. Louis area physician orders the scan as medically necessary, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay in St. Louis, typically $99–$250 depending on the clinic. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in St. Louis?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Body Analytics you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in St. Louis?
One scan in St. Louis produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in St. Louis?
Plan on 30 minutes in St. Louis — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Body Analytics. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments in the St. Louis area use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in St. Louis.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in St. Louis
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