Anovator Body Composition Analyzers have a specified age range for measurement accuracy. For example, the
recommended age range for best results is between 6 and 85 years old for the MA601 and MA801. This is not
due to safety concerns - BIA is safe for all ages, and you can safely measure someone that is outside of the recommended age range with no problem!

Patients with embedded electronical medical devices (ex: pacemakers) are prohibited from using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) devices, because of the fear of the electrical current used for measurement affecting the embedded device.

Because stents are not powered by electricity, there is no potential safety risk caused by BIA measurement.

In general, there is the potential for slight measurement inaccuracy if the patient has significant amounts of metal embedded in their body, as metal is highly conductive, which may cause the device to misinterpret results. However, stents are not nearly large enough to make a noticeable difference like a large metal implant in your foot might.

Exercise can cause a temporary change in impedance, and thus may influence measurement results. Intensive
exercise can increase blood circulation that may continue for an extended period of times, and we recommend
avoiding measurements shortly after exercise.

BIA scans are not recommended for the following groups:

Pregnancy, Nursing Mothers - Body composition algorithms are based on "normal" healthy adults. Because body composition for pregnant women and nursing mothers is relatively inconsistent (particularly body water), results should be used for reference only.

Prosthetics, Amputation - Measurement current needs to pass through both hands and feet to operate correctly. If subject has amputated limbs or prosthetics, the scan will not function correctly.

Embedded Metal - Measurement utilizes electrical conductivity properties of the human body. Metal conductivity is higher than that of body tissue, and may cause inaccurate measurement results.

For best results, we recommend following the guidelines below:

No vigorous exercise - Measure before exercise, not after! Exercise affects circulation and body water, which will affect measurement accuracy.

Use the bathroom - The effect of body waste on electrical conductivity is unknown, and may be interpreted as fat mass.

Avoid food and drink 2 hours before measurement - The effect of food and drink (digested and undigested) on electrical conductivity is unknown, and may be interpreted as fat mass.

Input data correctly - Charder body composition analyzers utilize input data (Height, Age, Gender) and measurement data (Weight, Impedance) to measure body composition. If input is incorrect, interpretation of results will also be inaccurate.