Bowmanville bone density
Bone Mineral Density for Bowmanville patients
Referred for bone density testing in Bowmanville? Our Ajax clinic offers a quick, painless low-energy X-ray scan to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Over quickly
The scan is short, painless and non-invasive. You simply lie still on the table.
Osteoporosis screening
Results help your physician detect osteoporosis and gauge your fracture risk.
A baseline to compare
Repeat tests let your doctor monitor bone density over time. Athletes may use them too.
Your visit, your community
Checking bone strength for Bowmanville residents.
A bone mineral density test gives your physician a measure of how strong your bones are. It uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate density by measuring calcium and other minerals.
The results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor changes over the years, and some athletes use them too. The exam is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Bowmanville patients need a physician referral before booking at our Ajax clinic. Dress without metal fasteners where you can, hold calcium and iron tablets until afterward, and bring your health card and requisition.
Scan prep
Bowmanville scan-day notes on clothing and tablets.
Metal fasteners and certain supplements can affect the reading. These reminders help keep it accurate.
- Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- Calcium and iron tablets wait until the scan is done.
- Health card and requisition with you.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get referred
Ask your physician for a referral, then request a time online or at 905-426-3111.
Wait on supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until after your scan.
Wear simple clothing
Choose clothes without zippers or metal fasteners and bring your health card and requisition.
Bone density scans for Bowmanville.
Bowmanville patients travel west to our Ajax clinic, our only location, for this brief exam. Ground-floor access and free parking keep the visit easy.
- Courtice
- Clarington
- Oshawa
- Whitby
- Port Perry
- Scugog
- Pickering
- Uxbridge
- Manchester
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Bowmanville? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111How is bone density measured?
Low-energy X-ray technology estimates bone density by measuring calcium and minerals in your bones.
What can the results show?
They can help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track change over time.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan on exam day.
What should I bring from Bowmanville?
Your health card and the requisition from your physician.
Is the scan available in Bowmanville?
Not at a Rossland clinic. Our one location is in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, ON L1Z 0M1.
Let’s plan your visit
Book bone density testing from Bowmanville.
Send your referral details through the form and our team will confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111