Duffins Crossing bone health
Bone Mineral Density near Duffins Crossing
Duffins Crossing residents with a referral can have a quick, painless bone mineral density test at our Ajax clinic to check for osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Low-energy technology
The scan estimates density by measuring calcium and other minerals in your bones.
Answers about osteoporosis
Results help your physician detect osteoporosis, gauge fracture risk and track changes over time.
Over before you know it
The test is quick, painless and non-invasive. You simply lie still while the scanner passes over.
Your visit, your community
A painless look at your skeleton's reserves.
A bone mineral density test uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral your bones contain. Physicians use it to detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time.
For Duffins Crossing residents, the test is available at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax with a physician referral. It is quick, painless and non-invasive.
On the day, hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan. Wear clothing without metal fasteners if you can, and bring your health card and requisition.
Scan day reminders
Small steps for an accurate density reading.
What you take and what you wear that morning both play a part in a clear result.
- No calcium or iron tablets until after the scan
- Clothing free of zippers and metal fasteners
- Health card and requisition in hand
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Ask your physician for a referral
A referral is required. Once you have your requisition, call 905-426-3111 to book.
Hold off on supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until the scan is done.
Dress without metal
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best. Bring your health card and requisition to Unit 102.
Bone density testing in Ajax for Duffins Crossing.
Duffins Crossing is an Ajax neighbourhood, so your scan takes place a short trip away within town. Free parking and ground-floor entry suit anyone who prefers to avoid stairs.
- Southwood
- Ajax
- Pickering Village
- Lakeside Ajax
- Audley North
- Central Ajax
- Nottingham
- Hermitage
- Duffins Bay
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Duffins Crossing? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Can I take my vitamins the morning of the test?
Leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan. Check with your physician about other medications.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Yes. A physician referral is required for a bone mineral density test.
Is the test only for older adults?
It is often used to check for osteoporosis, but athletes may also use the results to understand their bone health.
What should I wear from Duffins Crossing to the scan?
Choose clothing without zippers or metal fasteners when possible, so you may not need to change.
Will it hurt?
No. The exam is painless and non-invasive.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a bone density test from Duffins Crossing.
Have your referral ready, then send a request or call. We will confirm a time and answer your questions.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111