Bone density for Whitby Shores
Bone Mineral Density for Whitby Shores residents
Whitby Shores patients with a physician referral can have a bone mineral density scan at our Ajax clinic, a painless check of bone strength and fracture risk.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Simple and quick
The scan is painless, non-invasive and over in a short time.
Mineral measurement
Low-energy X-ray estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals.
Results that guide care
Your physician can use the results to detect osteoporosis and monitor change over time.
Your visit, your community
Bone strength, measured for Whitby Shores.
Bone mineral density testing gives your physician a measure of how strong your bones are. Patients from Whitby Shores can have this scan at Rossland Diagnostic Clinic in Ajax.
The exam uses low-energy X-ray technology to estimate density by measuring calcium and minerals. It is painless and non-invasive, and it helps with detecting osteoporosis, assessing fracture risk and tracking change over time.
A physician referral is required. On scan day, wear clothing without metal fasteners when possible, hold calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterwards, and bring your health card and requisition.
Scan prep
Bring your requisition and dress plainly.
A little planning helps your bone density results stay accurate. Check these before heading out.
- Clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- No calcium supplements or iron tablets until after.
- Health card and requisition.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Start with a referral
You will need a physician's requisition. Then call 905-426-3111 or request a time online.
Choose metal-free clothing
Avoid zippers and metal fasteners if you can, and leave calcium and iron tablets until after the scan.
Arrive at the clinic
Bring your health card and requisition to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East in Ajax.
Whitby Shores bone density testing in Ajax.
From the lakeshore streets of Whitby Shores, our Ajax clinic is the neighbouring town to the west. Free parking and level entry make the visit easy.
- Port Whitby
- Whitby
- Downtown Whitby
- Lynde Creek
- Williamsburg
- Blue Grass Meadows
- Pringle Creek
- Rolling Acres
- Brooklin
- Myrtle
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Whitby Shores? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Is a referral required?
Yes. Please bring your physician's requisition to your appointment.
What does the scan measure?
It measures calcium and minerals in your bones to estimate bone density.
Can I take calcium on exam day?
Please wait until after your scan to take calcium supplements or iron tablets.
Where should Whitby Shores patients go?
Our only clinic is in Ajax at Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East, with free parking.
Who might benefit from this test?
It helps assess osteoporosis and fracture risk, and athletes may also use the results.
Let’s plan your visit
Whitby Shores bone density bookings.
With your requisition in hand, send a request. Our team will reach out to confirm.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111