Bone health for Port Whitby
Bone Mineral Density for Port Whitby patients
Referred for a bone density test in Port Whitby? Our Ajax clinic offers fast, non-invasive scans that help assess osteoporosis and fracture risk over time.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Non-invasive testing
The scan is painless and uses low-energy X-ray technology.
Calcium and minerals measured
The test estimates your bone density by measuring the minerals in your bones.
Useful for many patients
Results help with osteoporosis and fracture risk, and athletes may use them too.
Your visit, your community
A clear read on bone density for Port Whitby.
Knowing your bone density can help you and your physician plan ahead. Patients from Port Whitby can have a bone mineral density scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
The test uses low-energy X-ray technology to measure calcium and other minerals. It is quick and non-invasive, and it helps detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and follow changes over time. Some athletes also use their results.
You will need a physician referral. Wear clothing without metal fasteners when you can, wait on calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan, and bring your health card and requisition.
Before scan day
Metal-free clothing and no calcium yet.
Two small adjustments help us get an accurate reading. Your requisition and health card complete the list.
- Avoid zippers and metal fasteners where possible.
- No calcium or iron tablets until after the scan.
- Health card and requisition in hand.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Bring a physician referral
This scan requires a referral. Call 905-426-3111 or request a time online once you have it.
Pause supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until your scan is done.
Come to the clinic
Visit Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax with your health card and requisition.
Bone density scans for Port Whitby.
Patients from Port Whitby, along the lake in south Whitby, can come to our Ajax clinic for bone mineral density testing. Free parking and a ground-floor entrance are ready when you arrive.
- Downtown Whitby
- Whitby
- Whitby Shores
- Lynde Creek
- Blue Grass Meadows
- Pringle Creek
- Williamsburg
- Rolling Acres
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Port Whitby? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Can I book without a referral?
No. Bone mineral density testing requires a physician referral and requisition.
Is the test painful?
No. It is quick, painless and non-invasive.
What should Port Whitby patients bring?
Bring your health card and requisition to our Ajax clinic at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
What clothes should I wear?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best when possible.
Why would my doctor order this scan?
It helps detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor changes in bone density over time.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a Port Whitby bone density appointment.
Have your requisition ready and send us a request. We will call to confirm a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111