Rural Whitby bone health scans
Bone Mineral Density for Rural Whitby
Rural Whitby patients with a referral can book a bone mineral density scan in Ajax. The test is quick and painless, so the drive is the longest part of the day.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
A brief exam
The scan is quick, painless and non-invasive, so little time is spent on the table.
Osteoporosis detection
Results can help your physician detect osteoporosis and estimate fracture risk.
Comparable over time
Repeat tests let your doctor monitor changes in bone density.
Your visit, your community
Rural Whitby bones, measured in a short visit.
Bone mineral density testing is one of the quicker exams we offer. For patients in Rural Whitby, that means the visit to Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax is short once you arrive.
The test uses low-energy X-ray to measure calcium and minerals and estimate bone density. It can help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track changes over time, and athletes sometimes use the results as well.
A physician referral is needed. Leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan, and wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners if you can. Bring your health card and requisition to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Exam-day reminders
Rural Whitby patients, pack the requisition with the health card.
A longer trip is a good reason to double-check what you bring and what you wear before leaving.
- Health card and requisition.
- No zippers or metal fasteners if possible.
- Calcium and iron only after the scan.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Book with your referral
Once your physician has referred you, call 905-426-3111 or send the request form.
Leave supplements at home
Calcium supplements and iron tablets can wait until after the scan.
Choose clothing without metal
Avoid zippers and metal fasteners where you can, and bring your health card and requisition.
Bone density testing for the Rural Whitby countryside.
Patients from the north Whitby countryside travel south to our single clinic in Ajax for this test. Weekday and Saturday hours make it easier to choose a convenient day for the drive.
- Myrtle Station
- Brooklin
- Ashburn
- Taunton North
- Myrtle
- Whitby
- Williamsburg
- Pringle Creek
- Downtown Whitby
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Rural Whitby? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Is the scan long enough to plan a whole day around?
No. Bone mineral density testing is quick, so most of your time will be the trip in from Rural Whitby.
What technology is used?
Low-energy X-ray, which measures calcium and minerals to estimate bone density.
Do I need my doctor's referral?
Yes. A physician referral is required.
Should I bring my supplements to take afterward?
That works well. Calcium supplements and iron tablets should be taken only after your scan on exam day.
What documents should I have?
Your health card and requisition.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a bone density scan from Rural Whitby.
Share your preferred travel days through the form. Our team will confirm the time with you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111