Medical Tests & Exams

• Genetic Testing

  Advances in genetic testing help doctors diagnose and treat certain illnesses. The type of test done depends on which condition a doctor checks for.

• Getting an ECG (EKG or Electroencephalogram) (Video)

  An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) measures the heart’s electrical activity. This can help doctors tell how the heart is working and identify any problems.

• Health Screening Tests

  Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. When problems are found early, the care is often simpler and may work better.

• Hearing Tests

  Hearing problems can be overcome if they’re caught early, so it’s important to get your child’s hearing screened early and checked regularly.

• How Does a Leg Length X-Ray Work?

  Doctors use leg length X-rays to measure the legs and look for a leg length discrepancy (when one leg is shorter than the other).

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain

  A brain MRI, a safe and painless test that produces detailed images of the brain and the brain stem, can help detect cysts, tumors, bleeding, and other problems.

• Nasopharyngoscopy

  A nasopharyngoscopy is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat.

• Newborn Screening Tests

  Newborn screening tests look for health conditions that aren’t apparent at birth. Find out which tests are done.

• Pelvic X-Ray Exam

  A pelvic X-ray is a test that makes pictures of the inside of the hips and upper legs to see problems like broken bones.

• Prenatal Test: Amniocentesis

  In amniocentesis, doctors take a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby to check for signs of problems such as chromosomal disorders, genetic problems, and neural tube defects