Bone density scans for Downtown Whitby
Bone Mineral Density near Downtown Whitby
Bone mineral density testing for Downtown Whitby patients at our Ajax clinic. A quick, painless scan to help detect osteoporosis. Physician referral required.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Quick and painless
The scan is non-invasive and takes little of your day.
Low-energy X-ray
The test measures calcium and minerals in your bones to estimate their density.
Tracks change over time
Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and follow changes between scans.
Your visit, your community
Measuring bone strength for central Whitby.
Bone density tends to change gradually, which is why measuring it can be helpful. Patients from Downtown Whitby can have a bone mineral density scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
The test uses low-energy X-ray technology to measure calcium and minerals in your bones. It is quick, painless and non-invasive, and results help your physician detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track change over time.
A physician referral is required. On scan day, wear clothing without metal fasteners if possible, wait on calcium and iron until afterwards, and bring your health card and requisition to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Scan day checklist
What to wear and what to skip.
A few preparations keep your bone density scan accurate and simple. Keep these in mind before you leave home.
- Wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- Hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get your requisition
A physician referral is required. Once you have it, call 905-426-3111 or request an appointment online.
Dress without metal
Choose clothing without zippers or metal fasteners when you can, and hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan.
Check in at our clinic
Bring your health card and requisition to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax.
Bone density testing for Downtown Whitby.
Our Ajax clinic welcomes referred patients from Downtown Whitby and the neighbourhoods surrounding the town centre. Free parking and a ground-floor entrance help keep the visit easy.
- Whitby
- Williamsburg
- Lynde Creek
- Port Whitby
- Pringle Creek
- Whitby Shores
- Blue Grass Meadows
- Rolling Acres
- Myrtle Station
- Brooklin
- Taunton North
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Downtown Whitby? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density scan?
Yes. A physician referral is required, so please bring your requisition with you.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Please do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on the day of your exam until after your scan.
What does the test tell my doctor?
It estimates bone density, which helps detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time.
Where do Downtown Whitby patients go for the scan?
To our clinic in Ajax, at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East. We do not have a Whitby location.
Is the scan only for older adults?
No. It is often used to check for osteoporosis, and athletes may also use their results.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a bone density scan from Downtown Whitby.
Once you have your requisition, send us a request. Our team will call to confirm your appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111