Box Grove bone density testing
Bone Mineral Density for Box Grove residents
Box Grove residents with a physician referral can book bone mineral density testing in Ajax to help detect osteoporosis and monitor bone health over time.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Spot osteoporosis early
The scan helps detect osteoporosis and gives your physician a sense of fracture risk.
Gentle on you
Testing is painless and non-invasive, using low-energy X-ray technology.
Compare results over time
Follow-up scans help your physician monitor how your bone density changes.
Your visit, your community
Bone density, checked in a few minutes.
Bone density testing helps your physician understand the strength of your bones. Residents of Box Grove can have this scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
The test uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate bone density by measuring calcium and minerals. It can help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor changes, and it is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Please book once your physician has referred you. On exam day, avoid calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan, and wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if possible. Bring your health card and requisition.
Scan day checklist
Fasteners off, supplements later.
A couple of simple steps help us capture an accurate bone density reading.
- Delay calcium and iron until after the scan
- Wear clothing free of metal fasteners
- Have your requisition and Ontario health card ready
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have your referral ready
Your doctor needs to refer you. Book by calling 905-426-3111 or sending a request online.
Wait on supplements
Calcium supplements and iron tablets should wait until after your scan on exam day.
Leave zippers at home
Clothing without metal fasteners is best for the scan.
Bone density testing for Box Grove.
Box Grove residents come east to our Ajax clinic, as we have no location in Markham. Our ground-floor clinic has free parking, which keeps the visit straightforward.
- Legacy
- Markham
- Wismer
- Cornell
- Berczy Village
- Greensborough
- Unionville
- Markham Village
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Box Grove? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a requisition for a bone density scan?
Yes. The scan needs a referral from a physician, so bring your requisition and health card.
Should I take calcium before my test?
No. Avoid calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until your scan is complete.
What should I wear?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best when possible.
Can athletes benefit from this test?
Yes. Athletes may also use bone density results, in addition to people being checked for osteoporosis.
Where do Box Grove patients go for testing?
All bone density testing happens at our Ajax clinic, Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a bone density scan from Box Grove.
Have your referral handy and send us your request. We will be in touch to confirm your appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111