All Diagnostic Imaging & Tests Wait Times Search

Bone Density - Nova Scotia Health Authority

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.

Nova Scotia

90% of people served within ?

189 days

Wait Times

90%

Community	Facility	Wait Time
Lunenburg	Fishermen's Memorial Hospital	14 days
Kentville	Valley Regional Hospital	125 days
Yarmouth	Yarmouth Regional Hospital	133 days
Halifax	QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites)	201 days
Dartmouth	Dartmouth General Hospital	202 days
Sydney	Cape Breton Regional Hospital	---

50%

Community	Facility	Wait Time
Lunenburg	Fishermen's Memorial Hospital	8 days
Yarmouth	Yarmouth Regional Hospital	85 days
Kentville	Valley Regional Hospital	112 days
Halifax	QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites)	126 days
Dartmouth	Dartmouth General Hospital	167 days
Sydney	Cape Breton Regional Hospital	---

Wait Times Trends

Disclaimer: Hospitals 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. Current wait times experienced by some patients may be different.

Related Information

Reduce your wait time

Not all wait times are the same, and you may reduce your wait time for health care services. Explore options and talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Find out more