A BOD POD® is a large egg-shaped device that is used to measure total body volume, this information, combined with other simple measurements can be used to produce an accurate estimate of your body composition.
You will be asked to bring lycra compression shorts or close fitting swimwear (not underwired bra type). On arrival, your details will be checked and you will be shown to a screened off area of the room to change in. All jewellery, watches and glasses need to be removed. A latex swimcap will be supplied. Your height and weight will be measured and you will be asked to sit in the BOD POD®, keep still and breathe normally. The door will be closed for 1 minute, opened for 30 seconds then closed for a repeat 1 minute measurement. Sometimes repeated measurements may be required. The BOD POD® has a large window to see through and a quick release button in case of discomfort.
After the measurement is complete you simply get dressed and the results will be instantly available on screen.
The BOD POD® measurement is best done after a minimum of 2 hours without eating, drinking or exercise. If you are planning to repeat the measurements in the future, try to follow a similar eating and activity pattern on each morning you attend.
Not at all. You simply sit still and small changes in air pressure will be used to do the measurement.
The BOD POD® uses air displacement plethysmography to calculate body volume, combined with highly accurate scales to measure mass (Kg) and uses this to calculate body density. A simple mathematical formula is used to estimate fat percentage.
Height, weight and body volume are measured giving: fat mass, lean mass, fat percentage, and an estimate of energy expenditure.
Appointments cost £50.00. Payment by cash or card is accepted. All funds raised go towards supporting metabolic research.
If you are interested in having your body composition measured using the BOD POD, please email HMRU@uhcw.nhs.uk.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
Please check the locations on the map below.
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm - Based on demand we are only able to see a set amount of patients per day so, once we have filled all allocated slots we can no longer accept walk-ins. This may mean you will need to revisit the site to have your blood test on another occasion or book online for another site.
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.