Deer Creek bone health scans
Bone Mineral Density close to Deer Creek
Deer Creek patients with a referral can book a bone mineral density test on a weekday or Saturday in Ajax. It's quick and painless and helps assess fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Flexible hours
Book a weekday or Saturday visit, whichever fits your routine.
Low-energy X-ray
The scan estimates bone density by measuring calcium and minerals.
Results that guide care
Your doctor can use them to detect osteoporosis and follow changes over time.
Your visit, your community
A bone density check you can schedule on a Saturday.
Deer Creek patients can have a bone mineral density scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax, with weekday and Saturday hours to choose from. A physician referral is required.
The test uses low-energy X-ray to measure the calcium and minerals in your bones. It is quick and painless, and your doctor uses the results to check for osteoporosis, gauge fracture risk and monitor change.
On the day, avoid calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan, and wear clothing without metal fasteners when you can. Bring your health card and requisition.
Scan day
Small changes to your morning routine.
Leaving out certain supplements and metal helps your scan give an accurate reading.
- Calcium and iron after the scan, not before
- Metal-free clothing where possible
- Requisition and health card with you
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Send in your referral
A physician referral is needed. Request a time online or call 905-426-3111.
Pause calcium and iron
On scan day, wait until after your exam to take calcium supplements or iron tablets.
Dress without metal
Wear clothing free of zippers and metal fasteners if possible, and bring your health card and requisition.
Deer Creek bone density testing in Ajax.
Our clinic is in the same town as Deer Creek, so the scan is a local appointment. With Saturday hours, it doesn't have to compete with a workday.
- Ajax
- Hermitage
- Carruthers Creek
- Duffins Bay
- Central East Ajax
- Lakeside Ajax
- Salem Heights
- Memorial Village
- Applecroft
- South Greenwood
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Deer Creek? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral?
Yes. A physician referral is required for a bone mineral density scan.
How long does the exam feel?
It's quick, painless and non-invasive.
Can I take my supplements that morning?
Hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan.
What does the test help with?
It helps detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor bone density over time. Athletes may also use the results.
Can Deer Creek patients book on a Saturday?
We're open Saturdays from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Call 905-426-3111 to ask about availability.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a bone density scan near Deer Creek.
Have your requisition ready and request a weekday or Saturday time. We'll confirm by phone.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111