Northglen bone health testing
Bone Mineral Density for Northglen patients
From Northglen, visit our Ajax clinic for a bone mineral density scan with your doctor's referral. It's a painless test that can monitor bone health over time.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Monitor over time
Repeat scans show your physician how your bone density is changing.
Calcium and minerals measured
Low-energy X-ray estimates density from the minerals in your bones.
Quick and comfortable
There is no pain and nothing invasive about the scan.
Your visit, your community
Northglen, understanding your bone health.
Your physician may order a bone mineral density test to check for osteoporosis or follow how your bones change over time. Northglen patients can have this scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
The test uses low-energy X-ray to measure calcium and minerals. It is quick, painless and non-invasive, and the results also help assess fracture risk. Some athletes use it as well.
A referral is required. On the day, wear clothing without metal if you can, and wait to take calcium supplements or iron tablets until after your scan. Bring your health card and requisition from Northglen.
Day-of tips
Northglen patients, a few bone scan basics.
Simple preparation helps make sure your bone density reading is as accurate as possible.
- Metal-free clothing where possible.
- Calcium and iron tablets after the scan.
- Health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have your requisition
A physician referral is required before we can book your scan.
Pause supplements
No calcium supplements or iron tablets on the day until after the test.
Dress without metal
Clothes free of zippers and metal fasteners help keep the scan accurate.
Northglen bone density scans, close by in Ajax.
Northglen patients travel from north Oshawa to our clinic in Ajax, our only location. Ground-floor access and free parking make arrival straightforward.
- Samac
- Centennial Oshawa
- Windfields
- Northwood
- McLaughlin
- Vanier
- Kedron
- O'Neill
- Oshawa
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Northglen? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What does the test help detect?
It helps detect osteoporosis and assess your risk of fracture.
Can athletes use this scan?
Yes. Some athletes use bone density results as part of understanding their bone health.
Do I need my doctor to refer me?
Yes. A physician referral is required for bone mineral density testing.
How do Northglen patients book?
Call 905-426-3111 or send a request online once you have your requisition.
What should I leave at home?
Clothing with zippers or metal fasteners, if possible. Also wait to take calcium or iron until after the scan.
Let’s plan your visit
Book your Northglen bone density test.
Send a request with your requisition details and our team will confirm your appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111