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<p>Data are not collected on the average waiting time for a result to be given for
a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. Data are collected on the average
waiting time from referral to test, and these are shown in the following table for
the four NHS England commissioning regions for most recent period, which is November
2015. Health is a devolved matter in Scotland and Wales.</p><p> </p><p>Table: average
median waiting times in weeks for a DEXA scan from referral by NHS England commissioning
region, November 2015</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Region</p></td><td><p>Number
of weeks</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>North of England</p></td><td><p>2.1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Midlands
and East of England</p></td><td><p>1.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London</p></td><td><p>1.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South
of England</p></td><td><p>1.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>England</p></td><td><p>1.9</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
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