Pickering Village BMD scans
Bone Mineral Density for Pickering Village patients
Bone mineral density testing for Pickering Village patients at our Ajax clinic. A quick, painless scan to check for osteoporosis. A referral is required.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Spots osteoporosis
The scan helps detect osteoporosis by measuring calcium and other minerals in your bones.
Comfortable experience
Bone density testing is quick, painless and non-invasive, using low-energy X-ray.
Useful for follow-up
Your physician can compare results over time, and the scan is also used by some athletes.
Your visit, your community
A quick scan with a lot to tell.
Bone mineral density testing helps your physician understand how strong your bones are and whether osteoporosis may be a concern. If you live in Pickering Village, our clinic in Ajax offers this scan on Rossland Road East.
The test uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate calcium and minerals in your bones. It is quick, painless and non-invasive, and results can help assess fracture risk and monitor changes over time.
You will need your doctor to refer you. Before your visit, skip calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan, and choose clothing without metal fasteners where you can. Please bring your health card and requisition.
Test-day checklist
Hold the supplements until you're done.
Calcium and iron tablets can interfere with the reading, so take them after your scan instead.
- Referral and health card in hand
- No calcium supplements or iron tablets beforehand
- Clothing without zippers or metal
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Bring a referral
Ask your physician for a requisition, then call 905-426-3111 or send a request online.
Leave out calcium and iron
Don't take calcium supplements or iron tablets on the day until your scan is complete.
Lie still on the table
The technologist positions you comfortably while the scanner measures your bone density.
Bone density testing near Pickering Village.
Though it shares a name with the neighbouring city, Pickering Village is part of Ajax. Our clinic is in town on Rossland Road East, with free parking and ground-floor access.
- Hermitage
- Downtown Ajax
- Central West Ajax
- Westney Heights
- Riverside Ajax
- Midtown Ajax
- Ajax
- Clover Ridge
- Duffins Crossing
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Pickering Village? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What is a bone mineral density test?
It is a low-energy X-ray scan that estimates bone density by measuring calcium and minerals, helping detect osteoporosis.
Can I book without a referral?
No. Bone mineral density testing is done only on referral from a physician.
What should I wear?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best, when possible.
Are there medication or supplement rules?
Avoid calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until after your scan.
Is the clinic easy to reach from Pickering Village?
Our clinic is in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, with free parking and ground-floor access.
Let’s plan your visit
Book your Pickering Village bone density scan.
Once your physician refers you, request a time below or call 905-426-3111 to confirm.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111