Bone mineral density
Canadian Diagnostic Network offers bone-density testing at selected Ottawa locations, including Barrhaven, Kanata, Nepean and Phenix. Confirm the closest available site.
Find a CDN location ↗Beyond X-ray and ultrasound
Where to start for bone density, vascular and heart ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, CT and hospital imaging.
Not every imaging clinic performs every examination. MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, echocardiography and specialized ultrasound are usually scheduled after the facility reviews a requisition. Call before travelling and follow the preparation instructions provided by the booking site.
Canadian Diagnostic Network offers bone-density testing at selected Ottawa locations, including Barrhaven, Kanata, Nepean and Phenix. Confirm the closest available site.
Find a CDN location ↗An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Availability varies; Rideau Valley Imaging and other community cardiac clinics offer selected cardiac tests.
Echocardiography information ↗Tests such as carotid, venous or arterial ultrasound require the appropriate requisition and are available at selected CDN locations.
Vascular ultrasound ↗MMI provides selected nuclear-medicine examinations. These are appointment-based and may involve special preparation or medication instructions.
MMI services and locations ↗MRI is normally booked after a referral is triaged. The booking facility will screen for implanted devices, metal, pregnancy and whether contrast is needed.
Ontario diagnostic wait times ↗CT is generally performed through a hospital or designated imaging facility. The site will provide instructions about food, fluids, medication and contrast when relevant.
Ottawa Hospital imaging ↗Children’s diagnostic imaging is arranged through CHEO based on the child’s requisition and clinical need.
CHEO diagnostic imaging ↗Search Ottawa and surrounding communities for diagnostic imaging centres and specialized services.
Champlain Healthline directory ↗Some examinations require fasting, a full bladder, holding certain medications or bloodwork before contrast. Follow the instructions from the facility performing the test.
CDN exam preparation ↗Imaging reports are sent to the ordering clinician. Contact the facility’s records department if you need copies of images for another provider.