--- title: "DEXA Scan in Pittsburgh, PA | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Body Composition Testing in Pittsburgh's East End. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Pittsburgh, PA — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/pa/pittsburgh" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Pennsylvania](/locations#pa) › Pittsburgh # DEXA Scans in Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh reinvented itself on data (eds, meds, and the AI labs of the East End) and its approach to health is heading the same way. A DEXA scan replaces guesswork with direct measurement: bone density, lean muscle mass by region, body fat percentage, and visceral fat, all from one 10-15 minute scan. The city's published location, Precision Metrics Lab, sits on Baum Boulevard's historic Automobile Row where Shadyside, Bloomfield, and North Oakland meet. 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 Pittsburgh Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_pa_pittsburgh&stockist-query=Pittsburgh%20PA) 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 Pittsburgh's published DEXA location is Precision Metrics Lab at 5001 Baum Blvd, Suite 475, inside The Design Center, the seven-story building at Baum Boulevard and Morewood Avenue, across from the century-old Ford assembly plant that anchored the city's original Automobile Row. The lab is a locally owned body composition and performance testing facility whose DEXA scans are powered by DexaFit, pairing body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone mineral density data with VO2 Max and resting metabolic rate testing. It is a wellness lab, not a hospital radiology department. Which keeps scans direct-booked and data-focused. The spot is unusually central: UPMC Shadyside is about half a mile away on Centre Avenue, Morewood Avenue runs straight to Carnegie Mellon's campus, and there is a parking garage next door on Morewood. Phone: (412) 564-3383. County Allegheny County Area Code 412 Population 300,000+ Major Hospital System UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) ## Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Near the Lab The Baum-Morewood corner is one of the most reachable spots in the East End. Most of these neighborhoods are within a ten-minute drive or a flat bus ride down Baum or Centre. Shadyside Precision Metrics Lab sits on the neighborhood's western edge, an easy walk from the Ellsworth and Walnut Street blocks. Bloomfield Pittsburgh's Little Italy is directly across Baum Boulevard; the lab faces the neighborhood's old Ford plant. North Oakland Morewood Avenue links the lab straight to the Pitt and CMU campus corridor in minutes. East Liberty A quick trip east along Baum or Centre from the Bakery Square tech corridor to the DEXA table. Squirrel Hill Roughly ten minutes by car from Murray and Forbes to the Baum-Morewood corner. Lawrenceville Cut over from Liberty Avenue through Bloomfield and you are at 5001 Baum Blvd in about ten minutes. Friendship Garfield Highland Park Larimer Point Breeze Polish Hill ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Pittsburgh - 15213 — Precision Metrics Lab Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Pittsburgh area's main ones, not a limit — call (412) 564-3383 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## Body Composition Testing in Pittsburgh's East End The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Pittsburgh, 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](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). ## Bone Density Testing (DXA) in Pittsburgh Precision Metrics Lab, listed on this page, runs DEXA bone density scans alongside body composition. A bone density test reports the T-score physicians use for osteoporosis screening. With a doctor's order it's typically covered by insurance or Medicare; booked directly, it's a cash-pay scan and no referral is required. New to bone density testing? [T-scores, screening guidelines, and costs explained](/bone-density-test) . ## Who Gets Scanned in Pittsburgh? ### Pitt and CMU Students, Researchers, and Staff The lab is minutes from both campuses. Morewood Avenue runs from its front door to Carnegie Mellon. Students cutting for sport, researchers who live on measurement, and university staff on wellness plans use DEXA's ±1-2% accuracy to get the same quality of data they expect in their own work. ### Hospital and Tech Workers of the East End UPMC Shadyside is half a mile away, and the Bakery Square corridor (Google, Duolingo, and a growing bench of AI companies) is just east. For a workforce that spends its days on evidence and code, a 30-minute scan delivering body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density beats every wearable estimate. ### Runners and Cyclists Training on the Rivers From Three Rivers Heritage Trail miles to the Pittsburgh Marathon's climb into Oakland, this is a city that trains on hills and bridges. DEXA shows whether a training block added lean muscle or just shifted water weight, and tracks regional imbalances, left leg versus right, that matter for injury-prone endurance athletes. ## Why Book Your Pittsburgh DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Pittsburgh-Area Clinic Precision Metrics Lab serves the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Pittsburgh and book a time that works 2 ### 10-Minute Scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3 ### Get Your Report Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours ## Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Pittsburgh? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_pa_pittsburgh&stockist-query=Pittsburgh%20PA) [Call (412) 564-3383](tel:4125643383) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Pittsburgh DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Pittsburgh, PA? Pittsburgh's published location is Precision Metrics Lab at 5001 Baum Blvd, Suite 475, in The Design Center building at Baum Boulevard and Morewood Avenue, where Shadyside, Bloomfield, and North Oakland meet. It is a locally owned body composition and performance lab whose DEXA scans are powered by DexaFit. Text or call (786) 420-6630 to book through Dexascans.com, or reach the lab at (412) 564-3383. How much is a DEXA scan in Pittsburgh? The lab sets its own pricing; Dexascans.com doesn't fix rates. Cash-pay DEXA in Pittsburgh typically runs $99-$250, depending on whether you book a body composition scan alone or add extras like visceral fat assessment. Most providers take HSA/FSA (confirm when you book), and clinic cash rates land well under what hospital-based imaging in Pittsburgh typically bills. What does the DEXA scan at Precision Metrics Lab measure? Body fat percentage (total and by region), lean muscle mass in your arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around your organs, and bone mineral density values including T-scores and Z-scores, plus DexaFit's AI-enhanced reporting on muscle health and longevity markers. It is a direct X-ray-based measurement, not an estimate, from a single 10-15 minute scan. Do I need a doctor's referral? No. Precision Metrics Lab is a wellness-focused lab, so body composition DEXA scans are booked directly, no physician order, no gatekeeping. That is one reason athletes and data-driven Pittsburghers use it as their tracking baseline. Why choose DEXA over the InBody scan at my gym in Shadyside or Oakland? InBody and similar BIA devices pass a current through your body and estimate composition. Results can swing 5-8% with hydration, food, or a workout earlier that day. DEXA measures tissue directly and repeats within ±1-2%, so a two-pound lean mass change between scans is signal, not noise. If you only scan a few times a year, accuracy is everything. How much radiation is involved? Is it safe to scan regularly? A DEXA scan delivers roughly one tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray, less than what a normal day of background exposure, which is why quarterly tracking scans are routine. You lie on an open table, fully clothed, for 10-15 minutes. No tunnels, no injections, no discomfort. How long does the visit take, and when do results arrive? Budget about 30 minutes door to door with 10-15 minutes on the table, and your full report lands within 24 hours. There is a parking garage next to the building on Morewood Avenue, so it is a realistic lunch-break errand from UPMC Shadyside, the university corridor, or Bakery Square. Will insurance or Medicare cover my scan? What about bone density? Body composition scans are wellness services, self-pay, HSA/FSA eligible. On bone density, an honest distinction: Precision Metrics Lab's DEXA reports whole-body bone mineral density with T- and Z-scores for informational tracking, but it is not the clinical hip-and-spine bone density exam physicians order for osteoporosis diagnosis. If you need a diagnostic DXA billed to insurance or Medicare (which covers screening DXA with a qualifying order), that is performed at physician-referred radiology departments such as UPMC's imaging locations, text us and we will point you the right way. I'm near CMU or Bakery Square, how do I get to the lab? Easily. From Carnegie Mellon, Morewood Avenue runs directly to the lab's corner at Baum Boulevard, minutes by car or bike. From Bakery Square and East Liberty, head west along Penn to Baum or Centre and you are there in about ten minutes. Suite 475 is on the fourth floor of The Design Center; weekday parking in the Morewood Avenue garage next door runs about $5-6. Who in Pittsburgh gets the most out of a DEXA scan? Endurance athletes logging miles on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail who want lean-mass truth instead of scale noise; Pitt and CMU students and researchers who treat their own bodies like a dataset; East End hospital and tech workers benchmarking visceral fat; and anyone starting a serious body recomposition who wants a ±1-2% baseline before the work begins. ## Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Pittsburgh Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Pittsburgh area. - ### Precision Metrics Lab 5001 Baum Blvd, Suite 475 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 [(412) 564-3383](tel:4125643383) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_pa_pittsburgh&stockist-query=Pittsburgh%20PA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Precision%20Metrics%20Lab%2C%205001%20Baum%20Blvd%2C%20Suite%20475%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2C%2015213) ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Philadelphia, PA](/pa/philadelphia) [👉 Choose a location in Pittsburgh (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_pa_pittsburgh&stockist-query=Pittsburgh%20PA) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/#organization", "name": "Dexascans.com", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com", "logo": "https://www.dexascans.com/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/pa/pittsburgh/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/pa/pittsburgh", "name": "DEXA Scan in Pittsburgh, PA | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "Body Composition Testing in Pittsburgh's East End. 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