Medical Tests & Exams

• Stool Test: C. Difficile Toxin

  Doctors may order a C. difficile toxin stool test if a child has taken antibiotics in the past month or so and has had diarrhea for several days.

• Stool Test: Fecal Blood

  The fecal occult blood test checks for blood in the stool that can’t be seen by the naked eye.

• Stool Test: Giardia

  This test may be done if a child has watery diarrhea, belly pain, lots of intestinal gas, appetite loss, and nausea or vomiting.

• Stool Test: H. Pylori Antigen

  Doctors may order an H. pylori antigen stool test if a child has symptoms of a peptic ulcer, such as indigestion, belly pain, a full or bloated feeling, nausea, frequent belching, or vomiting.

• Stool Test: Ova and Parasites (O&P)

  This exam may be done if your child has diarrhea for an extended period, blood or mucus in the stool, abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, or fever.

• Stool Tests

  Doctors order a stool (poop) test to check for things like blood, bacteria, or parasites. Learn about the different types.

• Strep Test: Rapid

  A rapid strep test is done to help quickly determine whether a sore throat is caused by a strep infection vs. other germs (usually viruses) that don’t require antibiotic treatment.

• Strep Test: Throat Culture

  Is your child having a strep test or a throat culture? Find out how these swab tests are done.

• T3 (Triiodothyronine) Total Blood Test

  The T3 (triiodothyronine) total blood test checks for thyroid problems like hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.

• T4 (Thyroxine) Blood Test

  Doctors may order a T4 (thyroxine) blood test if a person has symptoms that suggest any kind of thyroid disorder.