Book Your Bone Density Scan Appointment
Booking your bone density 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.
Preparing for your bone density scan appointment
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.