Book Your Bone Density Scan Appointment

• Have your referring doctor or specialist complete all sections of our Bone Density Scanning Requisition Form.
• Call us at 604-987-9729 and press 2 to book your appointment. Please inform the receptionist if you have had a barium or nuclear medicine study within the past three weeks.

Unless otherwise directed, you can eat normally before a bone density scan.

Guidelines:

• If you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant, inform your doctor or technologist before the procedure.
• Do not take calcium tablets or supplements the morning of the examination.
• Do not wear clothing with buttons, metal buckles, or zippers.
• Wear comfortable pants with an elastic waist, such as leisure or yoga pants, or tracksuit bottoms.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment so that you have time to complete and sign a questionnaire regarding your medical history.