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 | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
62 days
|
| ALL | Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
18 days
|
| ALL | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
88 days
|
| ALL | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
138 days
|
| ALL | Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
354 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
388 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre |
281 days
|
| ALL | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
202 days
|
| ALL | Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
156 days
|
90%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
116 days
|
| ALL | Truro | Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
32 days
|
| ALL | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
110 days
|
| ALL | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
330 days
|
| ALL | Kentville | Valley Regional Hospital |
369 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
484 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre |
455 days
|
| ALL | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital |
247 days
|
| ALL | Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
329 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.