A 2-minute test that sets your real dry weight.
BCM measures your hydration, muscle and fat painlessly — so your dialysis prescription is based on your body, not a guess.
The treatment, in plain language.
Body composition monitoring (BCM) is a quick, painless test that passes a tiny electrical current through the body and measures hydration, fat, muscle mass and your true "dry weight" — the weight at which you have neither extra fluid nor too little. For dialysis patients, getting dry weight right is the difference between cramps, low BP and exhaustion versus stable dialysis. BCM gives the most accurate dry weight measurement currently available.
Is this the right treatment for you?
- If you are starting hemodialysis and need an accurate starting dry weight.
- If you keep getting cramps or low BP during dialysis.
- If you feel breathless or swollen between sessions.
- If you have lost weight and your dry weight needs to be reset.
- If you want to track muscle and nutrition status over time.
Our standard, not the industry standard.
Done at your dialysis chair
No separate appointment — BCM is run before or after a routine session, with the same nurse who knows your case.
2-minute, painless scan
Sticky electrodes on hand and foot; you don't feel the current. Total time: under 5 minutes including setup.
Read by the nephrologist
The report goes straight to your dialysis prescription — fluid removal target is adjusted the same day.
Repeated every 3 months
Body composition changes; we re-measure quarterly so your dry weight stays current.
From OPD to discharge.
- Quick check-in at the dialysis floor or OPD.
- Two electrodes placed on the right hand, two on the right foot.
- Machine runs for about 2 minutes — you feel nothing.
- Nephrologist reviews the one-page report with you in plain language.
- Dialysis fluid target or nutrition plan updated the same day if needed.
Transparent, written before you commit.
Body composition monitoring (BCM)
| Single BCM scan (added to dialysis day) | From INR 1,500 |
| Bundle of 4 (quarterly for 1 year) | From INR 5,000 |
| BCM for non-Renacare patients (OPD) | From INR 2,500 |
| Insurance/TPA coverage | Reimbursable on most policies |
Final pricing is centre-specific and depends on consumables, drugs and any add-on tests. We share a written estimate before scheduling. Call +91 98181 83957 for your individual quote.
Why BCM Matters for Dialysis Patients
Swelling or dehydration BCM helps us detect these problems early and treat them correctly.
Questions patients ask before they decide.
It is completely safe — the current is so small you do not feel it. There is no needle, no radiation, no contrast. It is routinely used in dialysis units worldwide and is safe for patients with pacemakers only after a quick check (we ask before starting).
Every 3 months is the standard for stable dialysis patients. More often if your weight, swelling or BP is changing, or after illnesses where you lost muscle. New patients usually have one at the start, then again at 1 month and 3 months.
Often yes. If BCM shows you are 2 litres over-hydrated, the nephrologist may revise your fluid removal target the same session. If it shows muscle loss, we adjust diet and medication — not just dialysis settings.
Don't decide alone. Decide informed.
Whether you are weighing options, want a second opinion, or are ready to schedule — we'll route you to the right consultant within the day.