Courtice bone density scans
Bone Mineral Density close to Courtice
Courtice patients with a physician referral can have a bone mineral density scan at our Ajax clinic to check for osteoporosis and track bone health.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Simple and painless
The scan is non-invasive and quick, with no needles or discomfort.
Clear information for your doctor
Results help detect osteoporosis and estimate the chance of a fracture.
Useful over the years
Follow-up scans show your physician how bone density is changing.
Your visit, your community
Bone health testing for Courtice and area.
Bone mineral density testing uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate how dense your bones are. It measures calcium and other minerals, giving your physician useful information about bone strength.
The results can help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time. Athletes may also use them. You can expect a brief, comfortable scan with nothing invasive involved.
Courtice patients need a physician referral before booking at our Ajax clinic. On the day, wear clothing without metal fasteners, hold calcium and iron tablets until afterward, and bring your health card and requisition.
For a clear reading
Before the Courtice drive, check your wardrobe and pill box.
Both zippers and certain tablets can interfere with the measurement, so a little planning helps.
- Wear clothing with no zippers or metal fasteners.
- Delay calcium and iron tablets until after the scan.
- Your health card plus the requisition from your doctor.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Start with a referral
Your physician must refer you. Then book online or call 905-426-3111.
Plan your morning
Leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan on exam day.
Dress for the scanner
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners helps. Bring your health card and requisition to Ajax.
Bone density testing for Courtice.
Patients from Courtice come west to our Ajax clinic for this short scan. Weekday and Saturday hours help you pick a time that suits you.
- Bowmanville
- Oshawa
- Clarington
- Whitby
- Pickering
- Scugog
- Port Perry
- Uxbridge
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Courtice? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What is a bone mineral density scan?
A low-energy X-ray exam that estimates bone density by measuring calcium and minerals in your bones.
Do I need my doctor's referral?
Yes. Bone mineral density testing requires a physician referral.
Can athletes have this test?
Yes. Some athletes use bone density results as well.
Is there anything I should not take before the scan?
Avoid calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until the scan is done.
Will I have the scan in Courtice?
No. The scan is done at our Ajax clinic, Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, which is our only site.
Let’s plan your visit
Book bone density testing from Courtice.
Send us your referral details through the form. Our team will confirm your appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111