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Medical Tests & Exams

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Chloride Sweat Test

Is your child scheduled to have a sweat test? Find out how this test is performed and how it's used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Respiratory Screen: Sputum

Kids with cystic fibrosis (CF) often get lung and airway infections. A sputum CF respiratory screen or culture helps doctors detect, identify, and treat infection-causing bacteria or fungi.

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Is your child scheduled to have an ECG? Find out how this test is performed and when you can expect the results.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram (also called an echo or cardiac ultrasound) uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It shows the structure of the heart and its parts and how well they’re working.

EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Is your child scheduled to have an EEG? Find out how this test is done and why.

EMG (Electromyogram)

Is your child scheduled to have an EMG? Find out how this test is performed and when you can expect the results.

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.

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.