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Bone Density - IWK Health Centre

Service/Procedure Summary

Bone mineral density (BMD) tests are usually done with low dosage x-rays. Doctors conduct these tests to determine the health of your bones or to confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Instructions - Instructional text.

Wait Times

90%

Community Facility Wait Time
Halifax
IWK - Adult Health
140 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health
231 days

Sometimes data is unavailable when it is not submitted to the Department of Health and Wellness, or there were a very small number of patients who recently received the procedure or service.

50%

Community Facility Wait Time
Halifax
IWK - Adult Health
63 days
Halifax
IWK - Children's Health
74 days

Sometimes data is unavailable when it is not submitted to the Department of Health and Wellness, or there were a very small number of patients who recently received the procedure or service.

Data Source: 
Diagnostic Imaging Departments
Data Period: 
January 1 2023 - March 31 2023
Data Period: 
Next Update: 
May 2022
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.

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