Agincourt bone density testing
Bone Mineral Density for Agincourt residents
Referred for a bone density scan in Agincourt? Our Ajax clinic uses low-energy X-ray to measure bone minerals and help your doctor assess osteoporosis risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Painless and quick
You lie still on a padded table while the scanner passes over you. Nothing is injected.
Useful over time
Repeat scans help your physician monitor changes in bone density.
More than osteoporosis
Results help assess fracture risk, and some athletes use them too.
Your visit, your community
A calcium and mineral check, ordered by your doctor.
A bone mineral density test uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how dense your bones are by measuring calcium and other minerals. It helps detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track changes over time.
The exam is quick, painless and non-invasive. A physician’s referral is required, and Rossland Diagnostic Clinic carries out the scan at our Ajax location, Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East. Patients from Agincourt are welcome to book.
On the day of your test, skip calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterwards, and wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if you can. Bring your health card and requisition. Call 905-426-3111 with any questions.
Scan-day basics
Hold the calcium until afterwards.
A couple of simple steps on exam day help make sure your bone density measurement is accurate.
- No calcium supplements or iron tablets before the scan.
- Choose clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get a referral
A physician's referral is required. Once you have your requisition, request a time or call 905-426-3111.
Hold your supplements
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on exam day until your scan is done.
Dress without metal
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners helps. Bring your health card and requisition to Ajax.
Bone density scans for the Agincourt area.
For Agincourt residents, our Ajax clinic is a trip east across Scarborough. Booking ahead lets you plan the drive, and free parking with ground-floor access makes arrival easy.
- Woburn
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Morningside
- Malvern
- Scarborough
- Centennial Scarborough
- West Hill
- Guildwood
- Port Union
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Agincourt? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density scan?
Yes. A physician's referral is required. Please bring your requisition along with your health card.
How does the test work?
Low-energy X-ray estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals in your bones.
Can I take my calcium in the morning?
Please wait until after your scan. Calcium supplements and iron tablets should not be taken on exam day before the test.
Where would I go from Agincourt?
Our only clinic is at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax.
What should I wear?
When possible, wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners so they do not get in the way of the scan.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a bone density scan from Agincourt.
Have your referral ready and send us a request. We will confirm a time that suits you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111