Bone (Mineral) Density Tests
Bone density tests are provided in six district health authorities.
| District Health Authorities | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Valley | Kentville | Valley Regional | 28 |
| Cape Breton | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital | 47 |
| Capital Health | Dartmouth | Dartmouth General Hospital | 15 |
| Halifax | Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre | 90 | |
| Colchester East Hants | Truro | Colchester Regional Hospital | 47 |
| South Shore | Lunenburg | Fishermen's Memorial Hospital | 1 |
| South West | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital | 2 |
| IWK Health Center | Halifax | IWK Health Center | 87 |
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Unit: Expected Wait Times in Calendar Days Data Source: DHA Diagnostic Imaging Departments Data Period: October 2009 Next update: End of November 2009 |
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How do we measure wait times for a Bone Density Test?
Wait times for Bone Density Tests are measured by counting the number of calendar days from the day the request arrives in the diagnostic imaging department to the next available day with three open appointments.