Lake Vista BMD testing
Bone Mineral Density near Lake Vista
Concerned about osteoporosis or fracture risk? Lake Vista patients with a referral can book a quick bone mineral density scan at our Ajax clinic.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Fracture risk, assessed
Results help your physician estimate how likely a fracture is and plan care around that.
Osteoporosis detection
The scan measures calcium and minerals in bone, which helps detect osteoporosis.
Painless and quick
Low-energy X-ray makes the test non-invasive, with nothing to feel during the scan.
Your visit, your community
Understanding your risk of a fracture.
A bone mineral density scan gives your physician a picture of bone strength. It uses low-energy X-ray to measure calcium and minerals, helping detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk.
Lake Vista patients can have the test at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax with a physician referral. It is quick, painless and non-invasive, and athletes sometimes use the results as well.
On exam day, wait until after your scan to take calcium supplements or iron tablets. Bring your health card and requisition.
Exam morning
Hold the iron tablets and skip the zippers.
Simple clothing and a short pause on supplements help keep your result accurate.
- Hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan
- Wear clothes without metal fasteners
- Bring your health card and requisition
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have your requisition ready
A physician referral is required. Call 905-426-3111 or use the form to book once you have it.
Skip certain pills that morning
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets until after the exam.
Choose metal-free clothing
Avoid zippers and metal fasteners when possible, and bring your health card.
Bone mineral density testing for Lake Vista.
Lake Vista patients can have the scan in Ajax, without leaving town. Ground-floor access and free parking help if you prefer to keep walking to a minimum.
- Ajax
- Carruthers Creek
- Duffins Crossing
- Lakeside Ajax
- Hermitage
- Riverside Ajax
- Central West Ajax
- Northwest Ajax
- South Greenwood
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Lake Vista? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Why has my doctor ordered a bone density test?
It helps detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor bone changes over time.
How does the scan measure bone density?
It uses low-energy X-ray to measure calcium and minerals in your bones.
Can I take calcium before coming from Lake Vista?
Please wait until after the scan. Avoid calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day.
Do I need to change into a gown?
Wearing clothing without zippers or metal fasteners may make changing unnecessary.
Is a referral needed?
Yes. A physician referral is required for this test.
Let’s plan your visit
Lake Vista bone density appointments.
With your referral in hand, call or send the form. We will set up a time that works for you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111