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.
Note: The wait time data provided is for scheduled tests, treatments and services only. Patients who require emergency care are not placed on a wait list.
On This Page:
- What is a Bone Density Test?
- Bone Density Test Wait Times
- Bone Density Tests Performed
- Bone Density Tests Waiting
- Diagnostic Services Historical Information
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.
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Bone Density Test Wait Times
| Regional Health Authority | Facility | Wait Time (in weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Mountain Health | Brandon Regional Health Centre | 8 |
| Winnipeg | St. Boniface General Hospital | 17 |
Data for August 2025
Wait times are reported as a median wait time for completed cases (calculated retrospectively).
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Bone Density Tests Performed
| Regional Health Authority | Facility |
Tests Performed (per month) | 2025/2026 Fiscal Year to Date1 |
2024/2025 Fiscal Year1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Mountain Health | Brandon Regional Health Centre |
186 | 885 | 1,818 |
| Winnipeg | St. Boniface General Hospital |
574 | 3,018 | 9,179 |
| Manitoba Total | 760 | 3,903 | 10,997 | |
Data for August 2025
1 Fiscal year is April to March.
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Bone Density Tests Waiting
| Regional Health Authority | Facility |
Number of Tests Waiting |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Mountain Health | Brandon Regional Health Centre |
254 |
| Winnipeg | St. Boniface General Hospital |
3,248 |
| Manitoba Total | 3,502 | |
Data for August 2025
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.
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Diagnostic Services Historical Information
Historical data for the previous 13 months is available by clicking the link below:
View the historical information here - Excel
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