Bone density for Scarborough
Bone Mineral Density near Scarborough
Scarborough patients with a physician referral can have a quick, painless bone mineral density scan in Ajax to help check for osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Quick and painless
A BMD scan is non-invasive, so you can lie still and let the equipment do the work.
Low-energy X-ray
The test estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and other minerals in your bones.
Track changes over time
Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and show how your bones change between scans.
Your visit, your community
Bone health, measured with care.
Bone strength is easy to overlook until a fracture happens. A Bone Mineral Density (BMD) test uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate how dense your bones are by measuring the calcium and other minerals present.
Physicians use BMD results to help detect osteoporosis, assess the risk of future fractures and monitor how bones change over time. The scan itself is quick, painless and non-invasive. Rossland Diagnostic Clinic offers it in Ajax for patients coming from Scarborough and nearby communities.
You will need a physician’s referral to book. On the day, wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if possible, and hold off on calcium supplements or iron tablets until your scan is done. Bring your health card and requisition, and call 905-426-3111 if you have questions.
On scan day
Before you arrive for your scan.
Simple preparation helps your bone density results be as accurate as possible.
- No calcium supplements or iron tablets until after your scan.
- Wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- Bring your health card and physician's requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get your requisition
A physician's referral is required. Once you have it, call 905-426-3111 or send a request online.
Hold your supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until your scan is finished.
Dress without metal
Wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners if you can, and bring your health card and requisition to our Ajax clinic.
Bone density scans for Scarborough patients.
Patients from Morningside, Woburn and the neighbourhoods around Scarborough Town Centre travel east to our clinic on Rossland Road East in Ajax. Free parking and ground-floor access keep arrival easy for older adults and anyone with limited mobility.
- Morningside
- Woburn
- Scarborough Town Centre
- Scarborough Village
- Centennial Scarborough
- Highland Creek
- Guildwood
- West Rouge
- East Scarborough
- Malvern
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Scarborough? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density test?
Yes. A physician's referral is required. Please bring your requisition and health card to your appointment.
Can I take my vitamins before the scan?
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on the day of your exam until after your scan. Check with our team about anything else you take.
What does a bone mineral density test measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals. Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor change over time.
Is there a BMD clinic in Scarborough?
Our clinic is in Ajax, at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East. Patients from Scarborough are welcome, and parking is free.
Is this test only for older adults?
Many people use it to check for osteoporosis, but athletes may also use BMD results to better understand their bone and body health.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a bone density scan from Scarborough.
Have your requisition ready? Send a request and our team will contact you to arrange a time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111