MIBI Stress Tests
MIBI stress tests (also called thallium or technetium sestamibi) are provided in seven district health authorities.
| District Health Authorities | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Valley | Kentville | Valley Regional | 7 |
| Cape Breton | Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital | 18 |
| Capital Health | Halifax | Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Centre | 33 |
| Colchester East Hants | Truro | Colchester Regional Hospital | 42 |
| Pictou County | New Glasgow | Aberdeen Hospital | 79 |
| South Shore | Bridgewater | South Shore Regional Hospital | 10 |
| South West | Yarmouth | Yarmouth Regional Hospital | 10 |
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Unit: Expected Wait Times in Calendar Days Data Source: DHA Diagnostic Imaging Departments Data Period: February 2010 Next update: End of March 2010 |
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How do we measure wait times for an MIBI Stress Test?
Wait times for MIBI Stress 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