Amberlea bone density testing
Bone Mineral Density near Amberlea
Bone mineral density scans for Amberlea patients at our Ajax clinic. Bring your referral for a quick, low-energy X-ray that checks fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Spot osteoporosis
The scan helps detect osteoporosis by measuring calcium and minerals in your bones.
Track progress
Repeat testing lets your physician monitor changes in bone density over time.
Fast and easy
The test is quick, painless and non-invasive, using low-energy X-ray.
Your visit, your community
Amberlea patients, learn how strong your bones are.
A bone mineral density test uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral your bones hold. The results help your physician detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and watch for changes.
Patients from Amberlea in Pickering travel east to Rossland Diagnostic Clinic at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax. A physician referral is required, and the scan itself is quick and painless.
On the day of your test, hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterward. Wear clothing without metal fasteners where possible, and bring your requisition and health card.
Scan day essentials
Leave zippers and supplements for later.
Metal and same-day calcium or iron can affect the scan, so a few simple choices help.
- No calcium or iron until after the scan
- Clothing without metal fasteners
- Requisition and health card
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Obtain a requisition
Your physician must refer you. Then call 905-426-3111 or use the form to book.
Wait on supplements
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on exam day until after your scan.
Dress simply
Pick clothing without zippers or metal fasteners and bring your health card and requisition.
Bone density care for Amberlea.
Amberlea residents travel east from Pickering to our only clinic in Ajax for this test. Kingston Road and Highway 401 both link the two communities.
- Pickering City Centre
- Rougemount
- Highbush
- Brock Ridge
- Woodlands Pickering
- Liverpool
- Rosebank
- Downtown Pickering
- Dunbarton
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Amberlea? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What does a bone density scan measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and minerals in your bones.
Is a referral required?
Yes. Bring your physician's requisition and your health card.
Can I take my iron pill before the test?
Please wait until after your scan. Skip iron tablets and calcium supplements on exam day.
Where do Amberlea patients have this scan?
At Rossland Diagnostic Clinic, Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, Ajax. It is our only location.
Is the test uncomfortable?
No. It is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Let’s plan your visit
Arrange bone density testing from Amberlea.
Send a request with your referral details, and our team will confirm a time that works for you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111