Claremont BMD testing
Bone Mineral Density for Claremont patients
Referred for a bone density test? Claremont patients can have this quick, painless low-energy X-ray scan at our Ajax clinic. Bring your requisition.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Osteoporosis screening
Results help your physician detect osteoporosis and understand your fracture risk.
Non-invasive test
You lie still while a low-energy X-ray measures the minerals in your bones. It is quick and painless.
Useful for athletes too
Some athletes use bone density results as part of their training and health picture.
Your visit, your community
Claremont bone health, measured simply.
Bone density testing helps physicians find osteoporosis and estimate the chance of a fracture. The scan uses low-energy X-ray to measure calcium and minerals in your bones, and it can be repeated to track change.
Patients from Claremont come to our Ajax clinic for this test. It is quick, painless and non-invasive, and it requires a physician referral.
Please hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan, and wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners when possible. Bring your health card and requisition with you.
Morning of the scan
Claremont patients, a few bone density reminders.
These steps help the scan go smoothly and keep results accurate.
- Calcium and iron after the scan
- No zippers or metal fasteners if possible
- Health card and requisition with you
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have a referral ready
This scan requires a physician referral. Call 905-426-3111 or send the form once you have it.
Hold your supplements
Skip calcium and iron tablets on the morning of the test, and take them after.
Dress without metal
Clothing free of zippers and metal fasteners helps. Bring your health card and requisition to Ajax.
Bone density scans for the Claremont area.
Our clinic in Ajax is the only Rossland location, and Claremont patients travel there from rural north Pickering. Free parking and ground-floor access are ready on arrival.
- Greenwood
- Whitevale
- Pickering
- Brougham
- Seaton
- Kinsale
- Cherrywood
- Village East
- Rougemount
- Brock Ridge
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Claremont? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Can I book a bone density scan without a referral?
No. A physician referral is required for this exam.
What does the test measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and minerals in your bones.
Can it show change from a previous scan?
Yes. Bone density testing is used to monitor changes over time.
Should I take my iron tablet before coming?
Please wait. Iron tablets and calcium supplements should be taken after your scan on exam day.
Is the Ajax clinic easy to get into?
Yes. There is free parking and ground-floor access at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a Claremont bone density appointment.
Once you have your referral, contact us and our team will set a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111