Uxbridge BMD appointments
Bone Mineral Density for Uxbridge patients
Referred for bone density testing? Uxbridge patients can book a painless, low-energy X-ray scan in Ajax that helps assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Osteoporosis screening
Results help your physician detect osteoporosis and gauge your risk of fracture.
Fast and painless
You lie still while a low-energy X-ray scanner does its work. Nothing is invasive.
A baseline for later
Follow-up scans can show how your bone density changes over time.
Your visit, your community
Checking bone strength before a fracture tells you.
Bone mineral density testing helps your physician understand how strong your bones are. The scanner uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate density by measuring calcium and other minerals.
It is used to detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and follow changes over time, and some athletes use it as well. The exam is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Patients in Uxbridge need a physician referral, then can book at our clinic in Ajax. On the morning of your scan, leave calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterwards.
Small details
Supplements after, metal-free clothes before.
Timing your tablets and choosing the right outfit helps the scanner give an accurate reading.
- Hold calcium and iron until after the scan.
- Avoid zippers and metal fasteners.
- Pack the referral form and your health card.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Referral in hand
Bone density testing requires a physician referral. Request your time online or by phone.
Morning of the scan
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets until the scan is over, and dress without metal fasteners.
Arrive in Ajax
Come to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East with your health card and requisition.
Bone mineral density for Uxbridge Township residents.
Our single clinic is in Ajax, south of Uxbridge, and patients from across the township book their scans there. Free parking and a ground-floor entrance keep arrival simple.
- Goodwood
- Scugog
- Whitby
- Stouffville
- Port Perry
- Pickering
- Oshawa
- Manchester
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Uxbridge? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111What is a bone mineral density test?
A low-energy X-ray scan that estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and minerals in your bones.
Is it uncomfortable?
No. The test is quick, painless and non-invasive.
What should I avoid on exam day?
Calcium supplements and iron tablets, until after your scan is finished.
Can I book without a referral?
No. A physician referral is required for bone mineral density testing.
What should Uxbridge patients bring?
Your health card and requisition. Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best when possible.
Let’s plan your visit
Uxbridge bone density booking requests.
Share your referral details on the form and our team will get back to you with an appointment time.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111