Bone density scans for West Rouge
Bone Mineral Density for West Rouge residents
A quick, painless bone density test for West Rouge residents with a referral. Low-energy X-ray at our Ajax clinic helps check for osteoporosis.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Painless and fast
The scan is non-invasive and takes only a short time.
Clear information for your doctor
Results help detect osteoporosis and assess your risk of fracture.
Track changes over time
Follow-up scans can show how your bone density is changing.
Your visit, your community
A quick read on bone strength.
Strong bones support everything you do. A bone mineral density scan uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral your bones contain, helping your physician detect osteoporosis and understand your fracture risk.
The exam is quick, painless and non-invasive. It can also be repeated to monitor changes over time. Patients from West Rouge with a physician referral are welcome at our Ajax clinic.
Please hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets on the day of your scan until it is complete. Wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners if possible, and bring your health card and requisition. Call 905-426-3111 to book.
Preparing for your scan
Clothing and supplements on scan day.
What you wear and what you take that morning both matter, so keep these points in mind.
- Wait until after your scan for calcium or iron.
- Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners is best.
- Your health card and requisition are needed.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Confirm your requisition
Bone density testing requires a physician referral. Then call 905-426-3111 or send a request online.
Plan your morning
Do not take calcium supplements or iron tablets on exam day until your scan is done.
Choose metal-free clothing
Wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners where possible, and bring your health card and requisition.
Bone health testing for West Rouge.
West Rouge residents can reach our Ajax clinic by travelling east past Pickering. The clinic offers free parking and ground-floor access, which keeps your scan visit easy.
- Port Union
- Highland Creek
- Rouge
- Morningside
- Malvern
- East Scarborough
- West Hill
- Centennial Scarborough
- Woburn
- Agincourt
- Scarborough
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from West Rouge? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111How does a bone mineral density scan work?
It uses low-energy X-ray to estimate bone density by measuring the calcium and minerals in your bones.
Can I get a BMD scan without a referral?
No. You will need a referral from your physician first.
Should I stop taking my iron tablets?
Only on exam day, and only until your scan is finished. The same applies to calcium supplements.
Do you have a location in West Rouge?
No. Our single clinic is in Ajax, at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Is bone density testing only for osteoporosis?
It is mainly used to detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk, but athletes may also use the results.
Let’s plan your visit
Arrange a bone density test from West Rouge.
Once you have your referral, send us a request. We will reach out to confirm a convenient appointment.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111