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.
Wait times
50th
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
412 days
|
| ALL | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
315 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
597 days
|
| ALL | Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
52 days
|
| ALL | Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
297 days
|
| ALL | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
336 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre |
372 days
|
| ALL | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
82 days
|
| ALL | Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
405 days
|
90th
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
437 days
|
| ALL | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
704 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
626 days
|
| ALL | Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
151 days
|
| ALL | Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
359 days
|
| ALL | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
416 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre |
419 days
|
| ALL | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
257 days
|
| ALL | Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
419 days
|
Wait Times Trends
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.