The wait time data provided here are for scheduled tests, treatments and services only. Patients who require emergency care are not placed on a wait list.

Diagnostic Services - Bone Density Tests

Bone density tests are provided in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Prairie Mountain Health. Ask your health care provider where you are having your test.

What is a Bone Density Test?

A bone density test measures the mineral density (such as calcium) in your bones, and allows an estimate of your bone strength.

Bone Density Test Wait Times
Regional Health Authority
Facility
Wait Time (in weeks)
Prairie Mountain Health Brandon Regional Health Centre 0
Winnipeg St. Boniface General Hospital 30
Manitoba Average 28

Data for February 2021

Diagnostic wait times are currently under development. Facilities are in different stages of implementation of improved technology for wait time data collection, resulting in variability in wait time data presented between facilities.

Bone Density Tests Performed
Regional Health Authority
Facility
Number of Tests Performed
(per month)
2020/2021
Fiscal Year to Date1
2019/2020
Fiscal Year1
Prairie Mountain Health Brandon Regional Health Centre 123 1,084 1,634
Winnipeg St. Boniface General Hospital 509 4,339 7,776
Manitoba Total 632 5,423 9,410

Data for February 2021

1 Fiscal year is April to March.

Diagnostic Services Historical Information

Historical data for the previous 13 months is available by clicking the link below:

View the historical information here - PDF pdf
View the historical information here - Excel excel