Central West Ajax BMD testing
Bone Mineral Density for Central West Ajax adults
With a physician referral, Central West Ajax patients can have a bone mineral density scan in Ajax. A quick, painless test to help detect osteoporosis.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Spots thinning bones
The scan helps detect osteoporosis and assess your risk of fracture.
Tracks change over time
Repeat tests let your physician see how your bone density shifts between visits.
Comfortable and simple
It is quick, painless and non-invasive, using low-energy X-ray technology.
Your visit, your community
Calcium and minerals, measured in one short visit.
Bone strength changes gradually, often without any signs. A bone mineral density scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic gives Central West Ajax patients and their physicians useful information about where things stand.
The test uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate density by measuring calcium and other minerals. Results can help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and follow changes over the years.
You will need a physician referral. On the day, wear clothing without metal fasteners if you can, and save calcium supplements and iron tablets for after your appointment.
Scan-day reminders
Plain clothes and a pause on supplements.
Metal and mineral tablets can affect the reading. These steps help keep your results 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.
Ask your doctor for a requisition
A physician referral is required. Once you have it, call 905-426-3111 to book.
Plan the morning
Hold your calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan, and choose clothes without zippers.
Lie still briefly
The machine passes over you while you rest. It takes only a short time.
Bone density scans close to Central West Ajax.
People living in central-west Ajax can have this test done locally, with free parking and a ground-floor entrance. It is an easy appointment to fit into a weekday or Saturday morning.
- Westney Heights
- Ajax
- Central Ajax
- Hermitage
- Pickering Village
- Southwood
- Midtown Ajax
- Southwest Ajax
- Audley South
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Central West Ajax? 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 and health card.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Please wait on calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan. Ask your doctor about anything else you take.
What clothing works best?
Clothes without zippers or metal fasteners are ideal when possible.
Do athletes ever have this scan?
Yes. Some athletes use bone mineral density results as well.
Is there a closer location than Ajax for Central West Ajax?
Our only clinic is at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, Ajax, which is already close by for this part of town.
Let’s plan your visit
Arrange a bone density test from Central West Ajax.
Have your requisition ready and reach us by form or phone. We will confirm a time for your scan.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111