BIA
BIA — Body Composition
5 min
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis measures fat percentage, lean body mass, visceral fat and hydration status via electrodes on hands and feet. Painless and non-invasive.
Normal range: Fat%: 10–20% (men) / 20–30% (women)
Why important: BMI alone says nothing about the ratio of fat to muscle. BIA provides the detailed body composition that matters for metabolic health.
Included in:Basis ScanPerformance ScanElite Scan
Spirometry
Spirometry — Lung function
10–15 min
Measures lung capacity (FVC), airflow (FEV1) and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Performed via a mouthpiece and an effort to breathe in and out as forcefully as possible.
Normal range: FEV1/FVC > 0.70
Why important: Lung function decreases naturally with age and faster with smoking. Early detection allows lifestyle interventions. Important for endurance athletes.
Included in:Performance ScanElite Scan
12-lead electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart via electrodes on chest and extremities. Painless and performed by a nurse.
Normal range: Interpreted by physician
Why important: Detects rhythm disturbances, conduction disorders and signs of previous myocardial infarction — often without the person being aware of them.
Included in:Performance ScanElite Scan
SpO2
SpO2 — Oxygen saturation
2 min
Measurement of blood oxygen saturation via finger clip (pulse oximeter). Provides an immediate indication of lung and circulatory function.
Normal range: > 95% (normal)
Why important: Values below 92% are a signal for further investigation of lungs or heart. Simple, fast and objective measurement of oxygen transport.
Included in:Performance ScanElite Scan
Measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure at rest with an upper arm cuff. Measured three times for a reliable average.
Normal range: < 130/85 mmHg (normal) / < 120/80 mmHg (optimal)
Why important: Hypertension is the biggest modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Many people have elevated blood pressure without knowing it (hypertension).
Included in:Basis ScanPerformance ScanElite Scan
