Patients

Patients

Uninsured Services

If you do not have a valid OHIP card, or if the requested examination is not covered by OHIP, the following private-pay fees may apply.

Diagnostic Imaging Services

Service Fee
X-ray – Single Body Part $75–175
X-ray – Additional Views $25 – 75
Spine Series X-ray $125 – 250
Chest X-ray – Immigration $50 – 90
Ultrasound – Single Area $200 – 350
Vascular / Doppler Ultrasound $300 – 600
Mammogram $70 – 150
High Risk Bone Densitometry (within 3 years of last exam) $150
Chiropractic Exam Report – Single Body Part $10
Printed Reports / Administrative Requests $25 – 75

All uninsured services must be paid for at the time of service. Patients will be asked to sign a consent form prior to proceeding with uninsured services.

If you have any concerns, you may contact:
Ministry of Health’s Protecting Access to Public Healthcare Program
Email: protectpublichealthcare@ontario.ca
Toll-Free Phone: 1-888-662-6613

Or contact us directly:
Barclay Diagnostic Imaging
Phone: 905 – 934 – 3838
Email: info@barclaydiagnosticimaging.com
Address: 589 Lake Street, Lower Level, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7L6

A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures calcium and other minerals in bone. Bones containing more minerals are denser, so they tend to be stronger and less likely to break.

Important

  • circle 48 HOUR NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR CANCELLATION
  • circle PLEASE BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD AND THIS REQUISITION FORM

Ultrasound

  • circle OBSTETRICAL AND PELVIC ULTRASOUND: This test can only be done with the urinary bladder full. To fill your bladder you must finish drinking 32oz / 1L of liquids (no carbonated drinks) 1 hour prior to the appointment time. Do not empty your bladder until after the test.
  • circle PELVIC MALE: Prostate & Bladder- Drink 32oz / 1L of liquid (no carbonated drinks) 1 hour before the appointment. Do not empty your bladder until after the test. TRUS/Transrectal- Take a laxative of your choice 24 hours prior to exam.
  • circle ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND: Morning Appointment (before 1PM)- No solid foods or liquids after midnight Afternoon Appointment (after 1PM)- You may eat a light breakfast (dry toast, black tea, coffee, juice) before 8AM. No dairy products. Do not each lunch.
  • circle COMBINED ABDOMINAL AND PELVIC: No solid food or dairy products after midnight. You must finish drinking 32oz / 1L of water (no carbonated drinks) 1 hour prior to the to the appointment time. Do not empty your bladder until after the test.

Breast Imaging

  • circle MAMMOGRAM: Please wear a two-piece outfit. Do not use underarm deodorant or talcum powder the day of the test. For 2 days prior to your test - limit beverage or food that contain caffein.
  • circle ULTRASOUND: Please wear a two-piece outfit.

Bone Density

Please bring a list of your medications for the Technologist to review. This information is part of the patient history that is recorded for your bone density study. Please do not take any calcium tablets for 24hrs prior to your appointment. If you have had a test that required the injection of dye, use of barium or nuclear medicine your appointment should be scheduled at lease 2 wks after your test.
Check with your physician regarding your medication and that these preparations are right for you.