Brougham bone density
Bone Mineral Density for Brougham residents
Brougham residents with a physician referral can book a bone mineral density test in Ajax to assess osteoporosis, fracture risk and change over time.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Fracture risk insight
Results help your physician understand your risk of fracture and plan next steps.
Measures minerals
Low-energy X-ray estimates the calcium and mineral content of your bones.
Follow-up made easy
Repeat scans can show how bone density changes over time.
Your visit, your community
Brougham bone density testing, quick and painless.
A bone mineral density test uses low-energy X-ray to estimate the calcium and minerals in your bones. It helps physicians detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and watch for changes over time. Athletes may also use the results.
Brougham residents have the scan at our clinic in Ajax. It is quick and painless, and a physician referral is required.
Please wait until after your scan to take calcium supplements or iron tablets. Wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if you can, and bring your health card and requisition.
Exam morning
Brougham bone scan preparation.
Plan your morning so supplements and clothing do not get in the way of the scan.
- No calcium or iron until after
- Avoid metal fasteners
- Health card and requisition
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Bring your referral
A physician referral is needed. Call 905-426-3111 or use the form to book.
Save supplements for later
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets until after your scan on exam day.
Come comfortably dressed
Clothes without zippers or metal fasteners are ideal. Remember your health card and requisition.
Bone density for Brougham, at our Ajax clinic.
Brougham sits in rural north Pickering, and Rossland's one clinic is in Ajax. Weekday and Saturday hours make it easier to find a time.
- Kinsale
- Claremont
- Seaton
- Greenwood
- Pickering
- Whitevale
- Cherrywood
- Pickering City Centre
- Dunbarton
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Brougham? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What is a bone mineral density scan used for?
To help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change in bone density over time.
Is a referral required?
Yes. Please bring your physician's requisition.
Will the scan hurt?
No. It is quick, painless and non-invasive.
What clothing is best?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners, when possible.
Are you open Saturdays for Brougham patients?
Yes, from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Weekday hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Let’s plan your visit
Brougham bone density bookings.
Send your request with your referral details and our team will confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111