Centennial Scarborough bone density
Bone Mineral Density near Centennial Scarborough
Bone mineral density testing for Centennial Scarborough, by referral at our Ajax clinic. A quick, painless scan that checks for osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Detects thinning bone
The test helps identify osteoporosis before a fracture brings it to light.
Tracks change over time
Repeat scans let your physician see whether bone density is holding steady.
Painless and quick
You lie still for a short, non-invasive scan with nothing to feel.
Your visit, your community
Calcium and minerals, measured with low-energy X-ray.
Bone mineral density testing estimates how much calcium and other minerals are packed into your bones. A low-energy X-ray does the measuring, and the result helps your physician detect osteoporosis and gauge fracture risk.
The test is also useful for watching change from one scan to the next. Patients from Centennial Scarborough need a physician referral, then visit our Ajax clinic for a short, painless appointment.
When you come in, bring your health card and requisition. Wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners where possible, and keep calcium supplements and iron tablets aside until the scan is done.
Bone scan day
Plain clothes and supplements saved for later.
Metal can show up on the scan and minerals in supplements can affect it, so these two habits help keep your reading accurate.
- Choose clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- No calcium or iron tablets until after the scan.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get your requisition
Bone density testing needs a physician referral. Once you have one, request a time with us.
Pause your supplements
On the day, hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan.
Dress without metal
Clothing free of zippers and metal fasteners helps if you can manage it.
Bone health checks for Centennial Scarborough.
Centennial Scarborough patients reach us by travelling east into Ajax, where free parking and a ground-floor entrance make arrival easy. Weekday and Saturday hours give you some room to plan.
- Guildwood
- Port Union
- Highland Creek
- Morningside
- West Rouge
- Scarborough Village
- Agincourt
- East Scarborough
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Centennial Scarborough? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density test?
Yes. A physician referral is required, so please bring your requisition.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan. Check with your doctor about anything else you take.
Is the scan uncomfortable?
No. It is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Is this test only for older adults?
It is often used to check for osteoporosis, but athletes may also use bone density results.
How far is the clinic from Centennial Scarborough?
We are in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, east of Scarborough. Call 905-426-3111 if you need help planning your visit.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a bone density scan from Centennial Scarborough.
Once your physician has given you a requisition, send us a request and our team will reach out with a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111