Medical Tests & Exams

• Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Blood Test

  An immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood test helps check for allergies, immune system problems, and infections from parasites.

• Insulin Blood Test

  Insulin blood tests measure a person’s level of insulin to help find the cause of low blood sugar and to check for other problems.

• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Blood Test

  Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) blood tests check a person’s level of LDH enzyme and are often used to look for tissue damage.

• Lead Blood Test

  A lead blood test checks for lead, a metal that can harm kids’ health. Learn when it’s given and what the results mean.

• Lipase Blood Test

  Doctors sometimes order a lipase test if a child has signs of a pancreas problem, like belly pain, nausea, or vomiting.

• Magnesium Blood Test

  A magnesium test checks the level of a mineral called magnesium in the blood. Learn what the test results could mean.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body’s organs and structures.

• 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.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cervical Spine

  A cervical spine MRI can help evaluate various symptoms and also help diagnose tumors, bleeding, swelling, infections, or inflammatory conditions in the vertebrae or surrounding tissues.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Lumbar Spine

  A lumbar spine MRI is a painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the bones, disks, and other structures in the lower back.