When it comes to the bones, a diagnostic scan may be used to find cancer cells. The usual cost range of bone scan for cancer detection is from ₱7,500 to ₱9,500. Here, you can compare the prices among hospitals. Where is the cheapest?
| Hospitals with Bone Scan Service | Price |
|---|---|
| PGH | ₱4,000 (estimated) |
| Manila Doctors Hospital | ₱9,100 |
| Manilamed | ₱7,000 |
| Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (Batangas) | ₱8,000 |
| Lung Center of the Philippines | ₱7,300 |
| Makati Medical Center (Bone SPECT) | ₱11,300 |
You can also contact the following hospitals to inquire about their bone and DEXA specific scans.
| Hospitals with Dexa Scan | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| St. Luke’s Medical Center | 8723-0101 |
| Makati Medical Center | 8811-8000 |
| The Medical City | 711-7888 |
| Asian Hospital and Medical Center | 771-9000 |
| Philippine General Hospital | 8525-4000 |
| Manila Doctors Hospital | 528-7000 |
| Cardinal Santos Medical Center | 8727-0001 |
| Mary Mediatrix Medical Center | 740-4343 |
| Lung Center of the Philippines | 924-6101 |
| Davao Doctors Hospital | 221-0000 |
When it comes to affordability, the lowest that we found is ₱7,000 from Manilamed. However, you may need to inquire from nearby hospitals about such rates since they are usually included only in promo packages.
What government hospital has it?
Only a few public hospitals can offer bone scans. They include NKTI and East Avenue Medical Center. Philippine Heart Center also has the facility but you need to get an appointment.
Is the procedure painless?
Yes, it is similar to having an x-ray. You will lie on your back while images are taken by the technician.
Why do I need this bone procedure?
The primary use of the test is to detect bone cancer. It can also identify any changes in the physical or chemical structure of the skeletal system.
In some cases, the scan will also include secondary procedures such as those involving CT scan, PET scan, MRI and even biopsy.
If the doctor sees it important, a bone densitometry may also be prescribed. It can scan either a specific part of the body or the whole body.
Where can I get bone scan for free?
Some companies offer free bone scanning to qualified individuals. If you have a prescription from the doctor that requests for the test, you may also consider this offer. It may be available for customers of pharmacies.
What is a DEXA scan that I heard?
DEXA scan is estimated to range from Php 5000 to Php 8000. However, the exact price may depend on the service provider hospital or the body part involved.
In most cases, it is used to detect osteoporosis or thinning of the bones. Types include Central DEXA and Peripheral DEXA (p-DEXA). DXA Bone Densitometry is a tool to diagnose and manage osteoporosis.
Bone Scan VS Scintigraphy
They are the same. Your doctor may recommend this scan in order to detect any abnormalities in the bones as well as identifying any cancer traces that have spread to other parts of the body. There may be some pre-tests needed before the scan.
For the updated price for children, you may request it from the hospital where the test is available. In some cases, the price rates may be a little higher due to special concerns.
One of our former office mates had the scan for Php 7,800 but his HMO covered at least Php 2,000 since it was doctor-prescribed.
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