DEXA Scans in Washington

Compare 4 DEXA scan and body-composition clinics in Washington, Washington DC. Find affordable mobile units, premium studios with RMR and VO2 max, and research-grade options.

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All DEXA Scan Clinics in Washington

GWU Metabolism and Exercise Testing Laboratory

950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037

A university exercise-physiology lab inside George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health that opens its research-grade testing to the public. Beyond DXA body composition it runs RMR, VO2max, InBody and lactate-threshold testing, all cash-pay with no insurance accepted.

DEXARMRVO2maxInBody
โœ“ Academic exercise-physiology lab open to the general publicโœ“ Single DXA body-composition scan $200; DXA+RMR package $240โœ“ Also offers VO2max ($165), RMR ($100) and InBody ($100) testingโœ“ Discounts for military, first responders and students
$200/scan (DXA); $240 DXA+RMR package
estimate โ€” verify with provider
Per-scan, no membership; military/first-responder/student discounts
Best for: Research-grade body composition from a university lab

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760 N St NW, Washington, DC 20001

A dedicated body-composition and performance-testing studio in the Shaw neighborhood, billed as DC's first exercise and sports-performance testing lab. The fixed studio pairs DEXA scans with RMR, VO2max and nutrition coaching, and also runs a 'Scan Van' mobile DEXA service across the DMV.

DEXARMRVO2max
โœ“ Fixed studio at 760 N St NW in Shawโœ“ Single DEXA scan $150 with discounts on multi-scan bundlesโœ“ Also offers RMR and VO2 Max testing plus nutrition coachingโœ“ Operates a 'Scan Van' mobile DEXA option in addition to the studio
$150/scan (single); bundle discounts available
estimate โ€” verify with provider
Per-scan, no membership; value bundles for repeat scans
Best for: Tracking body composition over time with coaching

BodySpec

Mobile Unit

A national mobile-DEXA chain that runs van clinics and neighborhood pop-up events rather than a fixed studio, with each scan completed in under 15 minutes. BodySpec is actively expanding into the Washington DC area via a waitlist and is among the most affordable body-composition options at $39.95 per scan.

DEXARMR
โœ“ Mobile van and pop-up DEXA model, no fixed DC addressโœ“ Scans start at $39.95 with no added feesโœ“ Each scan completed in under 15 minutesโœ“ Expanding into Washington DC via waitlist (pre-launch)
$39.95/scan
estimate โ€” verify with provider
Per-scan, no membership; no added fees
Best for: Lowest-cost mobile DEXA via pop-up events

Fitnescity

A booking marketplace that partners with hospitals, diagnostic centers and academic institutions to place cash-pay DEXA scans at fixed Washington DC-area facilities, never mobile units. For DC clients it also coordinates the physician order the District requires, then delivers results through a personalized dashboard with a follow-up call.

DEXARMRVO2maxBodPod
โœ“ Marketplace routing to fixed partner facilities (no mobile units)โœ“ Single DEXA scan $180-255 depending on locationโœ“ Coordinates the physician order DC requires for a DEXA scanโœ“ Also brokers RMR, VO2max and Bod Pod testing
$180-255/scan
estimate โ€” verify with provider
Per-scan, no membership; insurance-free
Best for: Booking a DEXA scan plus the required physician order in one step

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BodySpec vs DexaFit: Which Should You Pick?

Not sure which Washington option fits? BodySpec mobile units are the cheapest way to track body composition over time, while DexaFit studios bundle RMR and VO2 max for a fuller metabolic picture. Compare the national chains and read our DEXA scan guide before you book.

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