Dunbarton BMD testing
Bone Mineral Density for Dunbarton patients
Referred for a bone density test in Dunbarton? Our Ajax clinic measures bone minerals with low-energy X-ray to help assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Measures minerals
The scan estimates density by measuring the calcium and other minerals in your bones.
Tracks change
Follow-up scans help your physician monitor how your bone density shifts over time.
Simple to undergo
There are no needles and no discomfort. You simply lie still for a short time.
Your visit, your community
Dunbarton patients, a closer look at bone health.
A bone mineral density test gives your physician a measure of how strong your bones are. Using low-energy X-ray, it estimates the calcium and minerals in your bones to help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track change over time.
Dunbarton patients travel east into Ajax for the scan, to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East. Parking is free and the clinic is on the ground floor.
The test is quick, painless and non-invasive, and it requires a physician referral. Please wear clothes without metal fasteners where possible, hold your calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan, and bring your health card and requisition.
On the day
Dunbarton bone scans, minus the metal and minerals.
Metal on clothing and supplements taken that morning can affect the reading, so plan around both.
- Choose clothes without zippers or metal fasteners
- Take calcium and iron only after your scan
- Requisition and health card at the desk
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have your requisition ready
A physician referral is needed. Call 905-426-3111 once you have it, and we will set a time.
Dress without metal
Clothing without zippers, buckles or metal fasteners helps keep the measurement clear.
Drive east for the scan
From Dunbarton, follow Highway 401 or Kingston Road into Ajax and park free at our clinic.
Bone density scans for Dunbarton residents.
Dunbarton lies in Pickering's southern area, and our Ajax clinic is just east of the city line. Patients across southern Pickering come to us for first scans and follow-ups alike.
- Rosebank
- Highbush
- West Shore
- Brock Ridge
- Liverpool
- Frenchman's Bay
- Village East
- Downtown Pickering
- Pickering
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Dunbarton? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Why would I need a bone density test?
Your physician may order one to look for osteoporosis, assess your fracture risk or monitor change over time.
Do athletes ever have this test?
Yes. Some athletes also use bone density results.
Should I stop my supplements?
Only on the day of your scan. Wait until afterward to take calcium supplements or iron tablets.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your health card and the requisition from your physician.
Is there a location in Dunbarton?
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic has a single site, at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a Dunbarton bone density scan.
Let us know you have a referral, and our team will contact you to set a convenient appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111