Goodwood bone density testing
Bone Mineral Density near Goodwood
Goodwood patients with a referral can book a bone density scan in Ajax. The low-energy X-ray test is quick and painless, and it tracks bone health over time.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Fracture risk explained
The results help your physician estimate your fracture risk and check for osteoporosis.
Calcium and minerals measured
Low-energy X-ray technology estimates density by measuring the minerals in your bones.
No discomfort
The exam is quick and non-invasive, and you simply lie still.
Your visit, your community
A painless reading on how your bones are holding up.
Bones can thin quietly for years before anything feels wrong. Our bone mineral density scan looks for that change by gauging the calcium and minerals in your skeleton, using a gentle low-energy X-ray while you rest on the table.
Your physician can use the results to help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor changes over time. Athletes may also find the information useful.
Patients from Goodwood need a physician referral before booking at our clinic in Ajax. Wear clothes without metal fasteners when possible, and hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan.
Simple prep
Metal-free clothes, and supplements after the scan.
A couple of small changes on exam day help the scanner take an accurate measurement.
- No calcium or iron before the scan.
- Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- Requisition and health card required.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Obtain a referral
Ask your physician for a referral, then request an appointment or call 905-426-3111.
Dress for the scanner
Choose clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if you can.
Save tablets for later
Wait to take calcium supplements or iron tablets until after your scan in Ajax.
Bone density scans for Goodwood residents.
Goodwood is part of the Township of Uxbridge, and patients from there travel south to our single clinic in Ajax. Free parking and ground-floor access make arrival easier.
- Uxbridge
- Pickering
- Port Perry
- Whitby
- Scugog
- Stouffville
- Oshawa
- Greenbank
- Markham
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Goodwood? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Why would my physician order this test?
To help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk or monitor how bone density changes over time.
Do athletes ever have this scan?
Yes. Some athletes use bone density results as part of understanding their bone health.
Is a referral required?
Yes. Please bring your requisition and health card to the appointment.
Can I take my iron pill that morning?
Please wait until after the scan. The same applies to calcium supplements.
Where do Goodwood patients go for the scan?
To our clinic at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, Ajax. It is our only location.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a Goodwood bone density appointment.
Submit the form with your referral information. We will get back to you to confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111