Bone density tests evaluate the risk of developing osteoporosis or bone fractures, or to see if a treatment plan is stabilizing bone density.

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Have your physician complete the bone densitometry requisition form

  • By appointment only

    The department will contact patients to book the appointment. Call (604) 984-5775 to change or cancel an appointment.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • Thursday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • Friday:   7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

How to get here

The service is located in the basement within the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)

​Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.

Bone Densitometry (Bone Density Testing)

Bone density tests evaluate the risk of developing osteoporosis or bone fractures, or to see if a treatment plan is stabilizing bone density.