South Greenwood BMD testing
Bone Mineral Density near South Greenwood
A bone mineral density test can show osteoporosis or fracture risk. South Greenwood patients with a referral can have this quick scan at our Ajax clinic.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Spot osteoporosis
The scan helps detect osteoporosis and assess your risk of fracture.
See change over time
Repeat tests let your physician monitor how your bone density is changing.
Quick and painless
The exam is non-invasive and you simply lie still while it runs.
Your visit, your community
Bone strength you can't feel, now on record.
Bones lose density quietly, which is why physicians often order a bone mineral density test. For South Greenwood patients, Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax offers this scan with a physician referral.
The test uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral is in your bones. Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track change from one scan to the next.
It is quick and painless. On the day, leave your calcium and iron tablets until afterwards, wear clothing without metal if you can, and bring your health card with your requisition.
Scan day basics
Simple clothes, supplements after.
Bone density results are most useful when nothing gets in the way of the reading. These steps help.
- No calcium or iron tablets until the scan is done.
- Avoid zippers and metal fasteners when you can.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Ask your physician for a referral
A physician referral is required. Once you have it, call 905-426-3111 or send the form.
Hold the supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until after your scan.
Choose metal-free clothing
Clothes without zippers or metal fasteners help, when possible. Your health card and requisition come too.
Bone density checks for South Greenwood patients.
South Greenwood residents can have their BMD scan in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East. Parking is free and there are no stairs to climb at the entrance.
- Ajax
- Lakeside Ajax
- Southwood
- Pickering Beach
- Central West Ajax
- Audley South
- Westney Heights
- Duffins Crossing
- Southwest Ajax
- Meadow Ridge
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from South Greenwood? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density scan?
Yes. A physician referral is required, and you should bring the requisition with you.
Can I take my calcium in the morning?
Please wait. Calcium supplements and iron tablets should be held on exam day until after the scan.
What does the test actually measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and other minerals in your bones, using low-energy X-ray.
Do athletes ever have this test?
Yes. Along with osteoporosis assessment, some athletes use bone density results.
How far do South Greenwood patients need to travel?
Not far. Our clinic is in Ajax, the same town as South Greenwood, on Rossland Road East.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a bone density scan in South Greenwood's home town.
Once you have your referral, send the request form and our team will confirm a time that suits you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111