Taunton North BMD testing
Bone Mineral Density for Taunton North residents
Taunton North patients with a referral can have bone mineral density testing at our Ajax clinic to assess fracture risk and follow bone changes over time.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Fracture risk insight
Your results help your physician understand your risk of fractures.
Repeat tests compared
Bone density testing can monitor change from one scan to the next.
Useful for athletes
Athletes may also use their results, not only those checking for osteoporosis.
Your visit, your community
Taunton North fracture risk, assessed with care.
Knowing your fracture risk can help you and your physician plan ahead. A bone mineral density test estimates the calcium and minerals in your bones, and Taunton North patients can have one at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
The exam uses low-energy X-ray technology and is quick, painless and non-invasive. It can help detect osteoporosis and show how your bones change between tests, and athletes may find the results useful too.
Your physician’s referral is needed. Wear clothing free of zippers and metal fasteners where possible, and save calcium supplements and iron tablets until after your scan. Bring your health card and requisition with you.
On the day
Taunton North BMD visits, zipper-free and supplement-free.
What you wear and what you take that morning both matter for this scan.
- No zippers or metal fasteners if possible.
- Calcium and iron wait until after the test.
- Health card and requisition with you.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Have your requisition ready
This test requires a physician referral, so book once you have one.
Wait on calcium and iron
Take calcium supplements or iron tablets after your scan rather than before it.
Pick plain clothing
Wear something without zippers or metal fasteners when possible.
Bone density scans for the Taunton North area.
Taunton North patients head to our Ajax clinic on Rossland Road East for this exam. The scan is short, so the visit fits easily into a weekday or a Saturday.
- Rural Whitby
- Williamsburg
- Whitby
- Pringle Creek
- Brooklin
- Downtown Whitby
- Myrtle
- Lynde Creek
- Whitby Shores
- Port Whitby
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Taunton North? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111How does bone mineral density testing work?
It uses low-energy X-ray technology to measure calcium and minerals and estimate bone density.
Is it painful?
No. The test is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Can a Taunton North patient book without a referral?
No. A physician referral is required for bone mineral density testing.
Should I take my iron tablet before the scan?
Please wait until after the scan to take iron tablets or calcium supplements.
What should I bring?
Your health card and requisition.
Let’s plan your visit
Request a bone density test from Taunton North.
Send the form once you have your referral. We will confirm a convenient time for your scan.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111