McLaughlin bone health scan
Bone Mineral Density near McLaughlin
McLaughlin patients with a physician referral can book a bone mineral density scan in Ajax, weekdays or Saturday. The test is quick, painless and non-invasive.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Flexible days
Choose a weekday or a Saturday appointment.
Watch for change
Repeat scans help your physician monitor bone density over time.
Helpful for many
The scan supports osteoporosis detection, and athletes may use results too.
Your visit, your community
A short appointment with long-term value.
A bone mineral density scan takes little time, yet the results can guide your care for years. The test uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate bone density by measuring calcium and minerals.
Your physician can use the results to detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time. Athletes may also find the results useful.
McLaughlin patients need a physician referral to book. On the day, hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterward, wear clothing without metal fasteners and bring your health card to our Ajax clinic.
Day-of reminders
A plain outfit and an empty pill organizer.
Leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan, and skip clothing with metal if possible.
- No calcium or iron before the scan.
- Clothing free of metal fasteners.
- Health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Bring your referral to us
This exam needs a physician referral. Book by form or call 905-426-3111.
Pause supplements
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on exam day until after the scan.
Wear simple clothing
Avoid zippers and metal fasteners when you can, and bring your health card to Ajax.
McLaughlin patients at our Ajax clinic.
Our single location is in Ajax, and McLaughlin patients come from Oshawa for bone density scans. The appointment is brief, and parking is free.
- Vanier
- Central Oshawa
- O'Neill
- Oshawa
- Northwood
- Stevenson
- Eastdale
- Columbus
- Farewell
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from McLaughlin? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Can I have my bone density scan on a Saturday?
We are open Saturdays from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Request a time and our team will confirm.
Is a referral required?
Yes. A physician referral is required for bone mineral density testing.
What does the scan measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring calcium and minerals with low-energy X-ray technology.
What if my clothes have zippers?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best. Choose such an outfit when possible.
Do McLaughlin patients need to bring anything?
Your health card and your physician's requisition.
Let’s plan your visit
McLaughlin bone density bookings.
Send your requisition details and preferred day, and our team will be in touch to confirm.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111