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| Also known as | 0 |
| Department | BONE DENSITOMETRY |
| Speciality Name | BMD SPINE & DUAL FEMUR |
| Test type | Radiology |
| Report | 24 |
A narrow beam of low-dose X-rays will be passed through the part of your body being examined.
A bone mineral density measures the strength and thickness of bone. This test measures how much calcium & other types of minerals are in an area of your bone. It is also used to confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
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