Malvern bone mineral density
Bone Mineral Density for Malvern patients
Malvern patients referred for a bone density scan can visit our Ajax clinic. The low-energy X-ray is quick and painless and helps monitor osteoporosis risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Fracture risk, assessed
Results help your physician understand how likely a fracture may be.
Monitoring over the years
Repeat testing shows whether bone density is changing.
Non-invasive
No needles, no discomfort, just a brief scan while you lie still.
Your visit, your community
Knowing your numbers before a fracture does.
Bone mineral density testing uses low-energy X-ray to estimate the calcium and other minerals in your bones. It is one of the main tools physicians use to detect osteoporosis.
The results also help assess fracture risk and track change over time, and some athletes use them as well. Malvern patients with a physician referral can book a visit at our Ajax clinic.
The scan is quick and painless. Wear clothing without metal fasteners if you can, leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterward, and bring your health card and requisition.
Simple prep
Minerals off the menu until after.
Calcium and iron taken that morning can affect the reading, so save them for after your appointment.
- No calcium supplements before the scan.
- No iron tablets before the scan.
- Zipper-free clothing helps.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Book with your requisition
A physician referral is needed. Send a request or call 905-426-3111 once you have one.
Hold calcium and iron
Don't take calcium supplements or iron tablets on scan day until after your test.
Choose simple clothing
Clothes without zippers or metal fasteners are best when possible.
Bone density testing for Malvern, east in Ajax.
Our only clinic is in Ajax, east of Malvern and outside Toronto. We are open weekdays and Saturdays, with free parking near the ground-floor entrance.
- Agincourt
- Rouge
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Morningside
- Woburn
- West Hill
- Port Union
- Scarborough
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Malvern? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What does bone mineral density measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals with low-energy X-ray.
Why do I need a referral?
Bone mineral density testing at our clinic requires a physician referral. Bring your requisition with you.
Is it okay to take supplements before my scan?
Please wait. Calcium supplements and iron tablets should be taken after the scan.
How long is the visit from Malvern?
The scan itself is quick. Plan for the trip east to our Ajax clinic, and call 905-426-3111 if you have questions.
Does the scan hurt?
No. It is painless and non-invasive.
Let’s plan your visit
Schedule bone density testing from Malvern.
Have your requisition handy and send us a request. Our team will follow up with an appointment time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111