Best DEXA scan in Manchester
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Written by a UK GP · Updated
We list 12 private DEXA scan providers in and around Manchester: 8 offer bone density scans and 8 offer body composition scans. Published prices range from £145 to £349. Compare what's included, how quickly you get results and how each clinic is regulated before you book.
DEXA scan clinics in Manchester, ranked
- 1
BodyView Manchester
M3 2LF · 0.3 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityBody compositionBodyView's Manchester city-centre site is based in Arkwright House near Parsonage Gardens. It offers DEXA body composition and DEXA bone (osteo) scans alongside 3D body scanning and metabolic and fitness tests. Appointments last about 40 minutes and include a walkthrough of the report.
- From
- £189
- Consultation
- Included
- 2
Diagnostic Healthcare Altrincham
Altrincham, WA14 4RW · 7.3 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityBody compositionDiagnostic Healthcare is an imaging provider that lists its Altrincham clinic at Mansion House as one of three sites for DEXA bone density and body composition scans. Self-pay patients can book online, with a clinician arranging the required referral. Body composition results are given on the day as a printed report.
- From
- £149
- Results
- Body composition: same day; bone density: up to two weeks
- 3
Diagnostic Healthcare Bolton (Breightmet Health Centre)
Breightmet, BL2 6NT · 9.1 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityBody compositionDiagnostic Healthcare names Breightmet Health Centre in Bolton as one of its three sites for DEXA bone density and body composition scanning. Self-funding patients can book online and a clinician issues the referral. The provider advises calling to check availability at this site.
- From
- £149
- Results
- Body composition: same day; bone density: up to two weeks
- 4
TELOMYX at B-Fit Gym, Stockport
Hazel Grove, SK7 5DA · 8.5 mi from Manchester centre
Body compositionA partner venue visited by TELOMYX, a mobile testing service run by Myometrix Ltd that brings a DEXA scanner to gyms and studios across the North West on scheduled testing days. This venue is B-Fit Gym in Hazel Grove. DEXA, RMR and VO2 Max tests are listed for this venue.
- From
- £150
- Results
- Within 2 working days
- Scanner
- Hologic
- 5
TELOMYX at Evolve Fitness, Timperley
Timperley, WA14 1TD · 6.8 mi from Manchester centre
Body compositionA partner venue visited by TELOMYX, a mobile testing service run by Myometrix Ltd that brings a DEXA scanner to gyms and studios across the North West on scheduled testing days. This venue is Evolve Fitness on Canal Road. DEXA, RMR and VO2 Max tests are listed for this venue.
- From
- £150
- Results
- Within 2 working days
- Scanner
- Hologic
- 6
TELOMYX at M60 Pilates & Reformer Studio, Oldham
Chadderton, OL9 0JY · 6.0 mi from Manchester centre
Body compositionA partner venue visited by TELOMYX, a mobile testing service run by Myometrix Ltd that brings a DEXA scanner to gyms and studios across the North West on scheduled testing days. The venue is M60 Pilates & Reformer Studio; on testing days the mobile clinic is parked in St Herbert's Church and Parish Centre car park. DEXA and RMR tests are listed for this venue.
- From
- £150
- Results
- Within 2 working days
- Scanner
- Hologic
- 7
TELOMYX at The M41 Gym, Urmston
Urmston, M41 9AP · 4.9 mi from Manchester centre
Body compositionA partner venue visited by TELOMYX, a mobile testing service run by Myometrix Ltd that brings a DEXA scanner to gyms and studios across the North West on scheduled testing days. This venue is The M41 Gym on Higher Road. Only the DEXA scan is listed for this venue.
- From
- £150
- Results
- Within 2 working days
- Scanner
- Hologic
- 8
TELOMYX Manchester HQ (The Performance Space, Salford Quays)
Salford Quays, M5 3LW · 1.6 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityBody compositionTELOMYX runs a mobile Hologic DEXA service and lists The Performance Space on Ordsall Lane, Salford Quays, as its Manchester base. A single scan covers whole-body composition, visceral fat and bone density at the spine and hip. Contact is via WhatsApp or email rather than a listed phone number.
- From
- £150
- Results
- Within 2 working days
- Scanner
- Hologic
- 9
Nuffield Health Manchester Institute of Health & Performance
M11 3BS · 2.1 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityNuffield Health's Manchester Institute of Health & Performance on Alan Turing Way offers self-pay DXA bone density scans on a Lunar iDXA scanner. Scans need consultant authorisation and cover the spine, forearms and hips. Body composition scanning here is limited to elite athletes.
- From
- £230
- Results
- Within a week
- Scanner
- Lunar iDXA
- 10
Vista Health Denton (South East Manchester)
Tameside, M34 3JP · 5.3 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityVista Health diagnostic centre at Crown Point Shopping Park in Denton, listing MRI and DEXA among its services. Patients can self-refer and pay directly for a spine and hip bone density scan at a fixed price. An optional private GP consultation to discuss results can be added for an extra fee.
- From
- £145
- Consultation
- Report only
- Results
- Within 3 working days
- 11
Oaklands Hospital (Ramsay Health Care)
Salford, M6 8AQ · 3.3 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityOaklands Hospital in Salford is a Ramsay Health Care private hospital listed as offering DEXA scans. Ramsay states that cost depends on the number of body areas scanned and that a formal quote is issued after a GP or clinician referral. Self-pay and insured routes are both mentioned.
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- Price on request
- 12
The Wilmslow Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)
Wilmslow, SK9 1NY · 11 mi from Manchester centre
Bone densityThe Wilmslow Hospital is an HCA Healthcare UK site in Cheshire with a DEXA scanner among its imaging equipment. It lists private bone density scans, and self-pay patients receive a quote before booking. No DEXA price is published.
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- Price on request
Compare Manchester DEXA clinics
| Clinic | From | Services | Consultation | Report | CQC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BodyView Manchester | £189 | Bone density & body composition | Yes | — | — | 0.3 mi |
| Diagnostic Healthcare Altrincham | £149 | Bone density & body composition | — | Body composition: same day; bone density: up to two weeks | — | 7.3 mi |
| Diagnostic Healthcare Bolton (Breightmet Health Centre) | £149 | Bone density & body composition | — | Body composition: same day; bone density: up to two weeks | — | 9.1 mi |
| TELOMYX at B-Fit Gym, Stockport | £150 | Body composition | — | Within 2 working days | — | 8.5 mi |
| TELOMYX at Evolve Fitness, Timperley | £150 | Body composition | — | Within 2 working days | — | 6.8 mi |
| TELOMYX at M60 Pilates & Reformer Studio, Oldham | £150 | Body composition | — | Within 2 working days | — | 6.0 mi |
| TELOMYX at The M41 Gym, Urmston | £150 | Body composition | — | Within 2 working days | — | 4.9 mi |
| TELOMYX Manchester HQ (The Performance Space, Salford Quays) | £150 | Bone density & body composition | — | Within 2 working days | — | 1.6 mi |
| Nuffield Health Manchester Institute of Health & Performance | £230 | Bone density | — | Within a week | — | 2.1 mi |
| Vista Health Denton (South East Manchester) | £145 | Bone density | No | Within 3 working days | — | 5.3 mi |
| Oaklands Hospital (Ramsay Health Care) | On request | Bone density | — | — | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Wilmslow Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK) | On request | Bone density | — | — | — | 11 mi |
“From” is the lowest price each clinic publishes for any DEXA scan. Want two clinics side by side? Compare clinics.
Map of DEXA clinics in Manchester
How to choose a DEXA scan in Manchester
- Know which scan you want. A bone density scan and a body composition scan answer different questions and are priced differently.
- Compare like with like. Check whether the price includes someone explaining your results, and how quickly the report arrives. Our price guide shows typical UK prices.
- Check the clinic is registered. Independent clinics offering diagnostic scans in Manchester are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and you can look up any clinic on its website.
- Use the same scanner for repeat scans. Results vary slightly between machines, so if you plan to track changes over time, stick with one clinic.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a DEXA scan in Manchester?
Bone density scans in Manchester start from £145 (median £149 across 5 clinics). Body composition scans start from £149 (median £150 across 8 clinics). Figures use prices published on each clinic's own website.
Do I need a GP referral for a private DEXA scan?
Most private clinics accept self-referral. Because a DEXA scan uses X-rays, UK law (the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) requires each scan to be justified by a qualified practitioner, so clinics usually ask screening questions before confirming your booking.
Can I get a DEXA scan on the NHS?
NHS bone density scans are arranged by your GP or a specialist when an assessment of your fracture risk suggests one is needed. DEXA body composition scans for fitness or general interest are not usually available on the NHS.
What is the difference between a bone density and a body composition DEXA scan?
Both use the same type of scanner. A bone density scan measures bone mineral density, usually at the hip and lower spine, and reports T- and Z-scores. A body composition scan measures fat, lean tissue and bone across the whole body, often with an estimate of visceral fat.
How long does a DEXA scan take, and is it safe?
You lie still on a padded table for the scan, which usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. The X-ray dose is very low — typically less than a day of natural background radiation. Tell the clinic beforehand if you are or might be pregnant.