Stevenson bone health
Bone Mineral Density near Stevenson
A bone mineral density scan for Stevenson patients with a physician referral, done at our Ajax clinic using low-energy X-ray to check for osteoporosis.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Osteoporosis screening
The scan helps detect osteoporosis and gives your doctor a sense of your fracture risk.
Comparisons over time
Repeat scans can show how your bone density is changing from one test to the next.
Comfortable and quick
The exam is painless and non-invasive, using low-energy X-ray technology.
Your visit, your community
Calcium and minerals, measured precisely.
Bone mineral density testing uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral your bones contain. The results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and track change over time.
Stevenson patients travel west from Oshawa to our clinic in Ajax for the scan. It is quick, painless and non-invasive, and you will need a referral from your physician.
On the day, choose clothing without metal fasteners if you can, and wait to take calcium or iron until after your exam. Bring your health card and requisition with you.
Scan-day reminders
Zipper-free and supplement-free until after.
A couple of small steps on the day keep metal and minerals from getting in the way of your measurement.
- Pick clothes without zippers or metal fasteners.
- Wait on calcium and iron until after the scan.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get a referral
A physician referral is required. Once you have it, call 905-426-3111 or send the form.
Hold your supplements
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on the day until your scan is finished.
Lie still for the scan
At our Ajax clinic, you rest on the table while the scanner measures your bone density.
Bone density testing for Stevenson residents.
Our clinic is in Ajax, so people from Stevenson and the rest of Oshawa head west for this short exam. Ground-floor access and free parking keep arrival simple.
- Oshawa
- Northglen
- Pinecrest
- Lakeview Oshawa
- Samac
- Donevan
- Vanier
- Farewell
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Stevenson? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density test?
Yes. A physician referral is required. Please bring your requisition and health card to the appointment.
Can I take my vitamins that morning?
Hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until after your scan is complete.
What should I wear?
Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best, when possible.
Is bone density testing only for osteoporosis?
It is mainly used to detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk, though some athletes also use the results.
Do I have to come to Ajax from Stevenson?
Yes. Our single clinic is at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, Ajax, and it has free parking.
Let’s plan your visit
Book a bone density scan from Stevenson.
Send your request with your referral details and our team will confirm a time that works for you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111