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A bone density scan measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone.
The scan may help your health care provider to determine your future fracture risk and measure your response to treatment.
Note:
Please call the Diagnostic Imaging booking office if:
These may interfere with the scan and your appointment may have to be rescheduled.
If you have already had a scan, please go back to the same hospital where you had the scan. The same machine must be used to follow any changes to your bone health
You will lie down on a cushioned table and the scanner will pass over your lower spine and hip Other parts of your body may be scanned, as needed.
You will need to stay still while the scan is being done.
Current average wait times for bone mineral density testing with us can be found here.
Bone Mineral Density screening is available at the following locations:
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-567-7778
Hours as required, approx. two days per week
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-893-4321
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-465-8318
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-634-3106
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
Tel: 902-867-4500x4524
Hours as required, approx. two days per week
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-679-3819 ext. 2
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-473-3618
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
1-877-742-2571
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A physician referral is required to access this service.
Contact:
902-876-6429
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
A bone scan may help your health care provider determine your future fracture risk and measure your response to treatment. This pamphlet outlines how the scan is done, how to get ready, and what to do during the test, and conditions that may interfere with the scan.