Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
The bone mineral density test is a computerized x-ray scan of your lower spine and hips. It measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone. This test can help your health care provider identify osteoporosis, determine your risk of bone fractures and measure your response to treatment.
Location, hours and contact information
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-567-7778
Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as required, approx. two days per week)
Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Tel: 902-893-4321
Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dartmouth General Hospital
Tel: 902-465-8318
Hours
Tuesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital
Tel: 902-634-3106
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-867-4500 ext 4524
Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as required, approx. two days per week)
Valley Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-679-3819 ext 2
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Victoria Building - QEII
Tel: 902-473-3618
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Tel: 1-877-742-2571
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
How do I get an appointment?
A referral from your doctor is required.
How do I change or cancel my 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.
*The DI Re-Book line does not currently connect patients to the IWK Health Centre. If you're trying to re-book or cancel an IWK Diagnostic Imaging appointment, you must call one of the following numbers:
- For IWK Ultrasound: (902) 470-8970
- For IWK MRI: (902) 470-7027
- For IWK X-Ray, CT, Bone Density, or Nuclear Medicine: (902) 470-7962
Resources
Wait times
Current average wait times for bone mineral density testing with us can be found HERE.
