Farewell bone health scans
Bone Mineral Density for Farewell patients
Farewell patients with a physician referral can book bone mineral density testing in Ajax. Hold calcium and iron tablets until after your quick scan.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Low-energy X-ray
The scan estimates calcium and mineral content using low-energy X-ray.
Fracture risk insight
Your physician can use results to understand your risk of fracture.
No discomfort
The test is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Your visit, your community
Understanding your bones, painlessly.
Bone mineral density testing uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral your bones contain. It is a key test for detecting osteoporosis and assessing fracture risk.
Physicians also use repeat scans to monitor change over time, and athletes sometimes use the results too. The exam is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Farewell patients need a physician referral to book at our Ajax clinic. On the day, skip calcium and iron tablets until the scan is done, wear metal-free clothing where you can, and bring your health card and requisition.
Exam day
Hold the tablets, wear soft clothing.
Taking calcium or iron after your scan and avoiding metal fasteners help the test go well.
- Physician referral required.
- No calcium or iron until after the scan.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get referred and book
With your physician's referral, call 905-426-3111 to schedule your scan.
Mind your morning routine
No calcium supplements or iron tablets on exam day until after the test.
Arrive ready
Wear clothing without zippers if possible, and bring your health card and requisition to our Ajax clinic.
Bone density scans for Farewell residents.
Farewell is in Oshawa's south end, and our only clinic is to the west in Ajax. Booking ahead lets you fit the visit around your day.
- Lakeview Oshawa
- Stevenson
- Donevan
- Vanier
- Eastdale
- Downtown Oshawa
- Oshawa
- Central Oshawa
- Columbus
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Farewell? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What is osteoporosis screening like?
You lie still while a low-energy X-ray scan measures the calcium and minerals in your bones. It is painless.
Who orders a bone density test?
Your physician. A referral is required to book with us.
Can results show change over time?
Yes. Repeat scans help your physician monitor how your bone density changes.
Should I avoid metal on my clothes?
When possible, wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
Where do Farewell patients go for the scan?
To Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax, our only clinic, with free parking on site.
Let’s plan your visit
Request bone density testing from Farewell.
Send a request with your referral details and our team will contact you to confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111