Medical Tests & Exams

• Bacteria Culture Stool Test

  A bacteria culture stool test helps doctors see if there’s a bacterial infection in the intestines.

• Basic Blood Chemistry Tests

  Doctors order basic blood chemistry tests to assess a wide range of conditions and the function of organs.

• Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Blood Test

  The basic metabolic panel (BMP) blood test checks blood sugar, kidney health, and fluid balance.

• Bilirubin Blood Test

  Doctors may do a bilirubin blood test for newborns, kids with jaundice, or kids who might have a liver or blood problem.

• Biobanks

  A biobank is a special lab that stores samples donated by patients. Scientists use them to study what causes a sickness or disease and to find treatments.

• Biopsies

  Doctors order biopsies to examine tissue or cells when they’re concerned about a problem such as an infection, inflammation, or cancer.

• Blood Culture

  A blood culture is a test that looks for germs (such as bacteria or fungi) in the blood.

• Blood Test: Complete Blood Count

  The complete blood count (CBC) is the most common blood test. It analyzes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

• Blood Test: Ferritin (Iron)

  Doctors may order a ferritin test when they suspect someone has too little or too much iron in the body.

• Blood Test: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

  Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) plays an important role in sexual development. An FSH test to measure the level of FSH in the bloodstream may be done if puberty seems to be starting earlier or later than expected.