Williamsburg bone density
Bone Mineral Density near Williamsburg
Referred for a bone mineral density test near Williamsburg? Our Ajax clinic uses low-energy X-ray to help check for osteoporosis in a quick, painless scan.
At our clinic on Rossland Road East, Ajax
Rossland Diagnostic Clinic300 Rossland Road East · Ajax
Low-energy X-ray
The scan estimates bone density by measuring calcium and other minerals.
Change tracked over time
Results help detect osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor how your bones are doing.
Easy on you
The exam is quick, painless and non-invasive.
Your visit, your community
Williamsburg bone checks, quick and calm.
Bone density can change quietly over the years. A bone mineral density test uses low-energy X-ray to estimate how much calcium and mineral your bones contain, and Williamsburg patients can have it done at our Ajax clinic.
Results can help your physician detect osteoporosis, judge fracture risk and follow changes from one test to the next. The scan itself is quick, painless and non-invasive.
A referral is required. On exam day, wear clothes without zippers or metal fasteners if possible, and hold off on calcium supplements and iron tablets until afterward. Bring your health card and requisition to Unit 102, 300 Rossland Road East.
Scan-day checklist
Williamsburg bone scans, with supplements on pause.
A few easy steps help your bone density reading go smoothly.
- Bring your health card and requisition.
- Wear clothing without zippers or metal fasteners.
- No calcium or iron tablets until after the scan.
From booking to your visit
A little planning.
A warm welcome.
Get your referral
A physician's referral is required before you book this test.
Dress without metal
Choose clothes with no zippers or metal fasteners where you can.
Hold your supplements
Skip calcium supplements and iron tablets on exam day until the scan is done.
Bone density testing for Williamsburg patients.
Our only clinic is on Rossland Road East in Ajax, and Williamsburg patients with a referral are welcome there. Free parking and a ground-floor entrance keep arrival easy.
- Ashburn
- Blue Grass Meadows
- Whitby Shores
- Lynde Creek
- Port Whitby
- Taunton North
- Myrtle Station
- Brooklin
- Whitby
- Rolling Acres
Helpful answers
Before you book.
Questions about Bone Mineral Density or visiting from Williamsburg? Our team is here to help.
Call 905-426-3111Do I need a referral for a bone density scan?
Yes. Bone mineral density testing requires a physician referral.
What does the test measure?
It estimates bone density by measuring the calcium and minerals in your bones.
Can I take my calcium that morning?
Please wait until after your scan to take calcium supplements or iron tablets.
Is this test only for osteoporosis?
It is often used for that, and athletes may also use their results.
What should Williamsburg patients bring?
Your health card and your requisition from your physician.
Let’s plan your visit
Book bone density testing from Williamsburg.
Have your referral ready and send us a request. Our team will confirm a time that works for you.
Prefer to speak with us?
905-426-3111