Medical Tests & Exams

• Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) Blood Test

  A thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) blood test can help doctors diagnose and monitor thyroid gland problems.

• Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies Blood Test

  Thyroid peroxidase antibodies tests can help diagnose and monitor autoimmune thyroid conditions.

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Blood Test

  TSH blood tests can help diagnose and monitor treatment of a thyroid disorder or see how the pituitary gland is working.

• Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA) Blood Test

  The tTg-IgA (tissue transglutaminase IgA) blood test is usually done to help doctors diagnose celiac disease.

• Types of Blood Tests

  Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.

• Ultrasound: Abdomen

  Doctors order abdominal ultrasounds when they’re concerned about symptoms such as belly pain, repeated vomiting, abnormal liver or kidney function tests, or a swollen belly.

• Ultrasound: Bladder

  Doctors order bladder ultrasounds when there’s a concern about bladder problems, such as difficulty urinating or daytime wetting.

• Ultrasound: Head

  Doctors order head ultrasounds when there’s a concern about neurological problems in an infant.

• Ultrasound: Infant Hip

  Doctors order a hip ultrasound when they suspect a problem called developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

• Ultrasound: Pelvis

  A pelvic ultrasound can detect tumors or cysts and help diagnose pelvic pain, some urinary problems, or abnormal menstrual bleeding.