Medical Tests & Exams

• 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

  Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs are working and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here’s how they’re done.

• 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.

• Getting an MRI

  An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a safe and painless test that uses magnets and radio waves to make detailed pictures of the body’s organs, muscles, soft tissues, and structures. Here’s what to expect.

• Getting an Ultrasound

  An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create live images from the inside the body. Here’s what to know if your child is getting this test.