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 6
Winnipeg St. Boniface General Hospital 10

Data for January 2024

Wait times are reported as a median wait time for completed cases (calculated retrospectively).

Bone Density Tests Performed
Regional Health Authority
Facility
Number of Tests Performed
(per month)
2023/2024
Fiscal Year to Date1
2022/2023
Fiscal Year1
Prairie Mountain Health Brandon Regional Health Centre 81 1,388 1,876
Winnipeg St. Boniface General Hospital 942 7,794 7,895
Manitoba Total 1,023 9,182 9,771

Data for January 2024

1 Fiscal year is April to March.


Bone Density Tests Waiting
Regional Health Authority
Facility
Number of Tests Waiting
Prairie Mountain Health Brandon Regional Health Centre 232
Winnipeg St. Boniface General Hospital 1,935
Manitoba Total 2,167

Data for January 2024


A wait list is a list of individuals who are waiting for a special medical or diagnostic service. Only suitable patients who have consented to receive the service are placed on a wait list. Patients who are not ready for the service, such as those who need time in pre-habilitation or may be recommended for other treatment options, are not placed on a wait list. Patients who have not consented to the service do not go on a wait list. Patients who are determined by their care provider to be an emergency are also not put on a wait list.



Diagnostic Services Historical Information

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

View the historical information here - Excelexcel