Clover Ridge bone density testing
Bone Mineral Density for Clover Ridge patients
A quick, painless bone mineral density scan for Clover Ridge patients with a physician's referral. Our Ajax clinic helps your doctor check for osteoporosis.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Over in a short visit
The scan is quick, painless and non-invasive, so you can carry on with your day.
Spotting osteoporosis
Results help your doctor detect osteoporosis and judge your risk of fracture.
Tracking change over time
Repeat scans let your physician see how your bone density shifts between visits.
Your visit, your community
Measuring the minerals that keep bones strong.
A bone mineral density scan gives your doctor a measure of the calcium and minerals in your bones. Clover Ridge patients can have this exam at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax with a physician’s referral.
The test uses low-energy X-ray technology and is quick and painless. Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time.
On the day, wear clothing without metal fasteners if you can, and hold off on calcium supplements or iron tablets until the scan is done. Remember your health card and requisition.
Simple prep
Clothing and supplements matter on scan day.
Metal and certain supplements can affect the reading, so a little planning helps.
- Clothes without zippers or metal fasteners
- No calcium or iron until after the scan
- Health card and requisition with you
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get your requisition
A physician referral is required. Once you have it, request an appointment or call 905-426-3111.
Hold off on supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on the day of your exam until after the scan.
Wear metal-free clothing
Choose clothes without zippers or metal fasteners when you can, and bring your health card and requisition.
Bone density scans in Ajax for Clover Ridge.
Clover Ridge patients can have this test in their own town at our Rossland Road East clinic. Free parking and ground-floor access keep the visit easy.
- Ajax
- Nottingham
- Audley South
- Lakeside Ajax
- Central West Ajax
- Midtown Ajax
- Meadow Ridge
- Southwood
- Hermitage
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Clover Ridge? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111How does the scan work?
It uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Please wait until after your scan to take calcium supplements or iron tablets.
Do athletes use this test?
Some do. Athletes may use bone density results as part of understanding their bone health.
Can I book without a referral from Clover Ridge?
A physician referral is required for a bone mineral density scan. Bring the requisition with you.
Will it hurt?
No. The exam is painless and non-invasive.
Let’s plan your visit
Schedule a Clover Ridge bone density scan.
Have your referral ready, then send a request or call us. We'll confirm a time that works.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111