Hermitage bone density scans
Bone Mineral Density for Hermitage patients
Track bone strength over time with a referred bone mineral density scan in Ajax for Hermitage patients. It is low-energy, painless and over quickly.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Monitor change over time
Repeat scans help your physician see whether bone density is holding steady or shifting.
Useful for athletes too
Beyond osteoporosis checks, athletes may use the results to understand their bones.
Simple to have done
Low-energy X-ray makes the exam quick and painless, with nothing invasive involved.
Your visit, your community
Follow your bone health from one scan to the next.
Bone health can change gradually, and a bone mineral density test helps your physician keep track. Using low-energy X-ray, the scan estimates bone density by measuring calcium and minerals.
Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time. Athletes may also use them. Hermitage patients can have the scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax with a physician referral.
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the exam, and wear clothes without metal fasteners if possible. Bring your health card and requisition.
Bone scan prep
Supplements can wait until afterward.
Calcium and iron taken that morning can interfere with the reading, so hold them until you are done.
- No calcium supplements or iron tablets before the scan
- Wear clothes without zippers or metal
- Bring your health card and requisition
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Bring a referral
This test requires a physician referral. Contact us once you have your requisition.
Pause calcium and iron
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on exam day until after your scan.
Lie still on the table
Wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners, then rest comfortably while the scan is done.
Hermitage bone scans at our Ajax clinic.
Hermitage patients can have this test in their own town. The ground-floor clinic and free parking help if mobility is a concern.
- Ajax
- Audley North
- Duffins Crossing
- Westney Heights
- Lake Vista
- Central Ajax
- Southeast Ajax
- Duffins Bay
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Hermitage? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111How often should I have a bone density scan?
Your physician decides the schedule. Repeat scans help monitor change over time.
What does the test measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals in your bones.
Can I take my iron pill before the scan?
Please wait. Skip iron tablets and calcium supplements until after the exam.
Is a referral needed for Hermitage patients?
Yes. All bone mineral density tests at our clinic require a physician referral.
What should I bring?
Your health card and requisition. Clothing without metal fasteners is also helpful.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a Hermitage bone density appointment.
Once you have your referral, call or send the request form. We will confirm a convenient time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111