Cornell bone health scans
Bone Mineral Density for Cornell patients
Patients in Cornell can book a bone mineral density scan at our Ajax clinic with a physician referral. The test is quick, painless and non-invasive.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Measures calcium and minerals
Low-energy X-ray technology estimates bone density from the minerals in your bones.
Comfortable and fast
The exam is painless and non-invasive, and it does not take long.
Informs your physician
Results help detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk. Athletes may use them too.
Your visit, your community
A simple scan for stronger planning.
Knowing your bone density can help you and your physician make better decisions about your health. Patients from Cornell can have a bone mineral density scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
This low-energy X-ray exam measures calcium and minerals to estimate how dense your bones are. It can help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track change over time, and it is quick, painless and non-invasive.
You will need a physician referral. On exam day, wear metal-free clothing if possible, and hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan. Bring your health card and requisition with you.
Prep for your scan
Metal-free clothes, supplements on hold.
A few simple steps on the day of your scan help us get an accurate reading.
- Hold calcium and iron until after the scan
- Avoid zippers and metal fasteners
- Requisition and health card at check-in
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Book with your requisition
Ask your physician for a referral first. Call 905-426-3111 or send a request once you have it.
Pause iron and calcium
Do not take iron tablets or calcium supplements on exam day until after your scan.
Dress without metal
Choose clothing free of zippers or metal fasteners, and bring your health card.
Bone density scans for Cornell residents.
Cornell residents travel east from Markham to reach our Ajax clinic for bone density testing. Free parking and ground-floor access are available when you arrive.
- Unionville
- Greensborough
- Markham Village
- Berczy Village
- Box Grove
- Legacy
- Markham
- Wismer
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Cornell? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Is a referral needed for a bone density test?
Yes. Bone mineral density testing requires a physician referral.
Should I skip my iron tablet before the scan?
Yes. Avoid iron tablets and calcium supplements on exam day until your scan is finished.
What does the scan measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and minerals in your bones using low-energy X-ray.
Can the test show changes over time?
Yes. Repeat scans can help your physician monitor changes in bone density.
Do you test bone density in Cornell?
No. All testing takes place at our Ajax clinic, Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Let’s plan your visit
Book bone density testing from Cornell.
Once you have your referral, send us your request. We will contact you to confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111