Morningside bone scans
Bone Mineral Density close to Morningside
Bone mineral density scans for Morningside patients with a physician referral, at our Ajax clinic. Bring your requisition and hold calcium until after the test.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Low-energy X-ray
The scan uses low-energy X-ray to estimate calcium and mineral content.
Osteoporosis screening
Results help detect osteoporosis and gauge the risk of fracture.
Change you can follow
Comparing scans over time shows your physician how bone density is trending.
Your visit, your community
A painless measure of bone strength.
Bone mineral density testing estimates how dense your bones are by measuring calcium and other minerals with low-energy X-ray. It helps detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk.
The scan is quick, painless and non-invasive, and repeat testing lets your physician monitor change over time. Morningside patients need a physician referral, then visit our clinic in Ajax.
Bring your health card and requisition. Choose clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if you can, and wait to take calcium supplements or iron tablets until after the scan.
Exam-day reminders
Requisition packed, zippers left behind.
A referral is needed, and metal-free clothing plus a supplement pause help the scan run smoothly.
- Requisition and health card.
- Clothing without metal fasteners.
- Calcium and iron after the scan.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Ask your physician
You need a referral. Bring the requisition when you request a time with us.
Dress without metal
Wear clothing free of zippers and metal fasteners, if possible.
Supplements after, not before
Calcium supplements and iron tablets should wait until your scan is complete.
Bone density scans for Morningside patients.
Our only clinic sits east of Morningside in Ajax, across the Toronto boundary. Weekday and Saturday hours, plus free parking, help you fit the visit in.
- Highland Creek
- Malvern
- Woburn
- Rouge
- West Hill
- Guildwood
- Scarborough Village
- Agincourt
- Port Union
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Morningside? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Who orders a bone density test?
Your physician. A referral is required before booking.
What clothing works best?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners, when possible.
Why wait on calcium and iron?
Calcium supplements and iron tablets should be held until after the scan on exam day.
Is the test only for osteoporosis?
It is mainly used for osteoporosis and fracture risk, but athletes may also use the results.
Where do Morningside patients have the scan?
At Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax. Bring your health card and requisition.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a bone density scan from Morningside.
Once you have your physician's requisition, send a request and our team will confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111