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
50%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
64 days
|
| ALL | Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
13 days
|
| ALL | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
151 days
|
| ALL | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
81 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
331 days
|
| ALL | Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
66 days
|
| ALL | Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
303 days
|
| ALL | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
62 days
|
90%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
93 days
|
| ALL | Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
43 days
|
| ALL | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
344 days
|
| ALL | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
93 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
463 days
|
| ALL | Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
167 days
|
| ALL | Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
325 days
|
| ALL | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
69 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.