DEXA scans for clinical
and academic research
Body composition and bone density data
from a CQC-registered provider
We reply within 24 hours
DEXA scans for clinical
and academic research
Body composition and bone density data
from a CQC-registered provider
We reply within 24 hours
Up to 800 scans a month
5,000+ scans
by our team
Machine reports
& raw data exports
Open 365
days a year
Hologic Discovery A machines
Moorgate
& Chelsea labs
Up to 800 scans
a month
Open 365 days
a year
Moorgate & Chelsea
labs
5,000+ scans
by our team
Hologic Discovery A
machines
Machine reports
& raw data exports
Who we work with
From clinical trials and supplement studies to device validation and longevity cohorts
CROs and pharma companies
Sports science, supplement and device brands
Longevity and healthtech startups
Universities and research groups
Who we work with
From clinical trials and supplement studies to device validation and longevity cohorts
CROs and pharma companies
Sports science, supplement and device brands
Longevity and healthtech startups
Universities and research groups
What we measure
Body composition
Fat mass, lean mass and body fat %, total and by region (left and right arms and legs, trunk, android, gynoid)
Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) area, mass and volume
Appendicular lean mass (ALM)
Reported with fat and lean mass indices (FMI, LMI, ALMI), fat distribution ratios, left/right asymmetry and reference percentiles.
Delivered as a Hologic report (see sample), a Scanletics report (see sample), a raw data export in your format, or any combination
Bone density
Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC), total body and by region (arms, legs, pelvis, thoracic and lumbar spine)
Lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip BMD (clinical spine and hip scan)
Reported with T-scores, Z-scores and 10-year FRAX fracture risk.
Delivered as a Hologic report (see sample), a raw data export in your format, or both
What we measure
Body composition
Fat mass, lean mass and body fat %, total and by region (left and right arms and legs, trunk, android, gynoid)
Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) area, mass and volume
Appendicular lean mass (ALM)
Reported with fat and lean mass indices (FMI, LMI, ALMI), fat distribution ratios, left/right asymmetry and reference percentiles.
Delivered as a Hologic report (see sample), a Scanletics report (see sample), a raw data export in your format, or any combination
Bone density
Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC), total body and by region (arms, legs, pelvis, thoracic and lumbar spine)
Lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip BMD (clinical spine and hip scan)
Reported with T-scores, Z-scores and 10-year FRAX fracture risk.
Delivered as a Hologic report (see sample), a raw data export in your format, or both
Why Scanletics
Consistent measurement
Same protocol and machine type at every lab plus routine quality assurance checks
Fewer dropouts
Reminders, easy rescheduling and slots 365 days a year keep participants on schedule
Data ready for analysis
Hologic reports and raw exports, linked to participant ID, with API access so there's no re-keying from PDFs
Flexible, fast set-up
Minimal red tape, from pilots to long-term cohorts. Start scanning within 7 days of sign-off
We reply within 24 hours
Why Scanletics
Consistent measurement
Same protocol and machine type at every lab plus routine quality assurance checks
Fewer dropouts
Reminders, easy rescheduling and slots 365 days a year keep participants on schedule
Data ready for analysis
Hologic reports and raw exports, linked to participant ID, with API access so there's no re-keying from PDFs
Flexible, fast set-up
Minimal red tape, from pilots to long-term cohorts. Start scanning within 7 days of sign-off
We reply within 24 hours
We're expert-led
Clinical oversight from a GMC-registered consultant, from protocol design to sign-off
Co-founder
Dr Sam Botchey
A Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine focused on health optimisation and human performance, Dr Sam Botchey has worked with the England football teams, Premier League clubs (Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur), Premiership Rugby and the NFL
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
BSc Sport & Exercise Science, First-Class Hons
MSc Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health
PGCert Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Distinction
AFMCP Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
MRCEM Member, Royal College of Emergency Medicine
FFSEM Fellow, Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine
On the GMC Specialist Register
We're expert-led
Clinical oversight from a GMC-registered consultant, from protocol design to sign-off
Co-founder
Dr Sam Botchey
A Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine focused on health optimisation and human performance, Dr Sam Botchey has worked with the England football teams, Premier League clubs (Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur), Premiership Rugby and the NFL
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
BSc Sport & Exercise Science, First-Class Hons
MSc Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health
PGCert Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Distinction
AFMCP Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
MRCEM Member, Royal College of Emergency Medicine
FFSEM Fellow, Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine
On the GMC Specialist Register
The method your field
already uses
2,000+ PubMed-indexed papers used DEXA in 2025 alone. It remains the reference method for body composition and bone density in clinical research
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
DEXA Papers
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Years
Source: PubMed search: "dual energy X-ray absorptiometry" or DEXA, or DXA. Filter: publication date. Retrieved: May 2026
CQC-registered
Registered with the Care Quality Commission (1-24485413144)
HSE-registered
Registered with the HSE under IRR17, with an appointed Radiation Protection Adviser and local rules at every lab. Participants are covered under IR(ME)R, staff and visitors under IRR17
Data protection
UK GDPR compliant. Data is pseudonymised by participant ID, shared by secure transfer and covered by a data processing agreement
Ethics-ready
We supply the site details, equipment specs and radiation dose information your REC and HRA submissions need
GCP-trained team
Every Body Scientist working on studies holds a current NIHR Good Clinical Practice certificate, aligned with ICH E6 (R3)
Ready for your
compliance checks
Not seeing one of your requirements addressed on this page? Email us. We can provide more detail or obtain additional certification for your project
The method your field
already uses
2,000+ PubMed-indexed papers used DEXA in 2025 alone. It remains the reference method for body composition and bone density in clinical research
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
DEXA Papers
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Years
Source: PubMed search: "dual energy X-ray absorptiometry" or DEXA, or DXA. Filter: publication date. Retrieved: May 2026
CQC-registered
Registered with the Care Quality Commission (1-24485413144)
HSE-registered
Registered with the HSE under IRR17, with an appointed Radiation Protection Adviser and local rules at every lab. Participants are covered under IR(ME)R, staff and visitors under IRR17
GCP-trained team
Every Body Scientist working on studies holds a current NIHR Good Clinical Practice certificate, aligned with ICH E6 (R3)
Ethics-ready
We supply the site details, equipment specs and radiation dose information your REC and HRA submissions need
Data protection
UK GDPR compliant. Data is pseudonymised by participant ID, shared by secure transfer and covered by a data processing agreement
Ready for your compliance checks
Not seeing one of your requirements addressed on this page? Don't hesitate to email us: we're ready to provide extra context or obtain an additional certification to support your project
Frequently asked questions
How much do research scans cost?
What size of study can you take on?
How quickly can a study start?
Who can be scanned?
Can body composition and bone density be measured in one visit?
How do you keep measurements consistent?
What data do we receive, and in what format?
How do participants book their scans?
Do participants see their results?
Frequently asked questions
How much do research scans cost?
What size of study can you take on?
How quickly can a study start?
Who can be scanned?
Can body composition and bone density be measured in one visit?
How do you keep measurements consistent?
What data do we receive, and in what format?
How do participants book their scans?
Do participants see their results?
Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved
Scanletics LTD. Company number: 16272473
Care Quality Commission registration number: 1-24485413144
Medically reviewed by Dr Sam Botchey, Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine, GMC reg. 7290517
Address
City
7 Moorgate,
London EC2R 6AF,
Located inside Foundry Gym.
Enter from King’s Arms Yard
Get directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps
Working hours
Monday – Friday: 8:20 am – 8:40 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:40 pm
Chelsea
372 King's Road,
SW3 5UZ, 2nd floor
Get directions in Google Maps
Working hours
Monday – Friday: 8:20 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:40 pm
Contact us
Questions about appointments, pricing or results? Message us any time
WhatsApp
+44 7466 922488
Address
City
7 Moorgate,
London EC2R 6AF,
Located inside Foundry Gym.
Enter from King’s Arms Yard
Working hours
Monday – Friday: 8:20 am – 8:40 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:40 pm
Get directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps
Chelsea
372 King's Road,
SW3 5UZ, 2nd floor
Get directions in Google Maps
Working hours
Monday – Friday: 8:20 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:40 pm
Contact us
Questions about appointments, pricing or results? Message us any time
WhatsApp
+44 7466 922488
Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved
Scanletics LTD. Company number: 16272473
Care Quality Commission registration number: 1-24485413144
Medically reviewed by Dr Sam Botchey, Consultant
in Sport & Exercise Medicine, GMC reg. 7290517