Clarington bone health scans
Bone Mineral Density near Clarington
With a physician referral, Clarington patients can have a quick, painless bone mineral density scan in Ajax to check for osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Tracks change over time
Repeat scans let your physician see whether bone density is holding steady or shifting.
Gentle on you
The test is quick, painless and non-invasive, using low-energy X-ray technology.
Useful for athletes too
Beyond osteoporosis checks, some athletes use the results to understand their bone health.
Your visit, your community
A short scan that speaks to long-term bone health.
A bone mineral density scan estimates how dense your bones are by measuring calcium and other minerals. It uses low-energy X-ray technology and is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Physicians use the results to help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor changes over time. Athletes sometimes use the test as well.
Clarington residents need a physician referral before booking with our Ajax clinic. On exam day, wear clothing without metal fasteners if you can, and wait until after the scan to take calcium or iron.
Scan-day checklist
Leave the zippers and the iron pills behind.
Metal fasteners and certain supplements can get in the way of accurate results. A little planning keeps the scan on track.
- No calcium or iron until the scan is done.
- Clothing without metal is ideal.
- Bring your requisition and health card.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get a referral
A physician referral is required. Once you have it, request a time online or call 905-426-3111.
Hold your supplements
Leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan on exam day.
Wear plain clothing
Pick clothes without zippers or metal fasteners, and bring your health card and requisition to Ajax.
Bone density testing for Clarington patients.
Patients from every part of Clarington, east of Oshawa, are welcome at our one clinic in Ajax. Ground-floor access and free parking help if mobility is a concern.
- Whitby
- Bowmanville
- Port Perry
- Oshawa
- Courtice
- Scugog
- Pickering
- Goodwood
- Uxbridge
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Clarington? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111How does the scan estimate bone density?
It measures calcium and other minerals in the bone using low-energy X-ray technology.
What conditions can it help detect?
It helps detect osteoporosis and assess your risk of fracture.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Yes. A physician referral is required, and please bring the requisition with you.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Please hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan is finished.
Is the clinic accessible for Clarington patients with limited mobility?
Our clinic at 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax has ground-floor access and free parking.
Let’s plan your visit
Arrange a bone density scan from Clarington.
Send a request with your referral details, and our team will contact you to confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111