Medical Tests & Exams

• Fetal Echocardiogram

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

• Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Fetal MRI)

  Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (also called a fetal MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of an unborn baby.

• 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.

• Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) Blood Test

  A GGT (gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase) blood test helps doctors look for problems with the liver or bile ducts.

• Genetic Counseling

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

• 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 a Blood Test

  Learn why kids have blood tests, what some test types are, how the procedure works, and ways to keep your child calm.

• Getting a CT (CAT) Scan

  CT scans give doctors more detailed images than X-rays can provide. Here’s what it’s like to get one of these tests.

• Getting a Urine Test

  Testing a urine sample can help doctors find out what’s going on when someone has an infection or other problem in kidneys, bladder, or other parts of the urinary tract. Here’s how urine tests are done.

• 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.