How Is Sarcopenia Diagnosed?

There is no single test for sarcopenia, so healthcare providers use a combination of physical exams, muscle strength tests (like handgrip or chair stand tests), and imaging tests (like DEXA or BIA scans) to diagnose the condition. A common tool used is the SARC-F questionnaire, which assesses strength, assistance needed with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and frequency of falls.