Scarborough Village bone density
Bone Mineral Density for Scarborough Village patients
Scarborough Village patients with a referral can book a bone density test in Ajax. The scan is quick and non-invasive, helping your doctor track bone health.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Helps detect osteoporosis
The scan estimates bone density so your physician can look for osteoporosis and gauge fracture risk.
Low-energy X-ray
The technology measures calcium and other minerals using a low level of energy.
Simple to repeat
Follow-up scans help track changes in your bone density over time.
Your visit, your community
Knowing your numbers before a fracture happens.
Bone mineral density testing estimates how strong your bones are by measuring calcium and other minerals with low-energy X-ray. Physicians use it to help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time, and some athletes use the results as well.
The scan is quick, painless and non-invasive, and it requires a physician’s referral. Rossland Diagnostic Clinic performs it at our Ajax location, Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, and patients from Scarborough Village are welcome.
On the day of your test, do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets until after the scan. Wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if you can, and bring your health card and requisition. Call 905-426-3111 with any questions.
On test day
Metal-free clothing and no supplements yet.
Zippers and fasteners can affect the scan, and supplements are best taken afterwards.
- Wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners when possible.
- Hold calcium and iron until after your scan.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have your requisition ready
This test needs a physician's referral. Call 905-426-3111 or send a request to book.
Plan your morning
Leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until after the scan, and choose clothes without metal.
Come in for a short scan
Visit us in Ajax with your health card and requisition. The test is quick and painless.
Bone density testing for Scarborough Village.
Scarborough Village is in southern Scarborough, and our clinic is east of Toronto in Ajax. With booked appointments on weekdays and Saturdays, you can choose a time that fits around the trip.
- West Hill
- Guildwood
- Scarborough
- Highland Creek
- Woburn
- Agincourt
- Port Union
- West Rouge
- Morningside
- Malvern
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Scarborough Village? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What does the test measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals, using low-energy X-ray technology.
Is a referral needed?
Yes. Bone mineral density testing requires a physician's referral.
Can I take my iron tablets before the scan?
Please wait. Do not take iron tablets or calcium supplements on exam day until after your scan.
Do you have a location in Scarborough Village?
No. Our only clinic is in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, and we welcome patients from Scarborough Village.
Is the scan uncomfortable?
Most people find it easy. The test is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Let’s plan your visit
Book bone density testing from Scarborough Village.
Send us your referral details and a few preferred times. We will confirm your appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111