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Medical Tests & Exams

  • Allergen-Specific IgE (Immunoglobulin E) Blood Test

    An allergen-specific IgE (immunoglobulin E) blood test helps doctors diagnose some kinds of allergies.

  • Arthrogram

    An arthrogram is a test done to look inside a joint for injuries or other problems.

  • Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test

    An auditory brainstem response (ABR) test is a safe and painless test that gives health care providers information about possible hearing loss.

  • Blood Test: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)

    The immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood test is often done as part of an initial screen for allergies. High IgE levels also may indicate a parasitic infection.

  • Echocardiogram

    An echocardiogram (also called an echo or cardiac ultrasound) uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It shows the structure of the heart and its parts and how well they’re working.

  • Elbow X-Ray Exam

    An elbow X-ray is a safe, painless test that makes pictures of the inside of the elbow to see problems like broken bones.

  • Femur X-Ray Exam

    A femur (thighbone) X-ray is a test that makes pictures of the inside of the upper leg to see problems like broken bones.

  • Fetal Echocardiogram

    A fetal echocardiogram (also called a fetal echo) uses sound waves to create pictures of an unborn baby’s heart.

  • Forearm X-Ray Exam

    A forearm X-ray is a safe, painless test that makes pictures of the inside of the forearm to see problems like broken bones.

  • Genetic Counseling

    Genetic counseling is a way for people to understand how genetic illnesses can affect them and their family.