Experts on common to complex conditions
The experts at Children’s diagnose just about every medical problem imaginable affecting babies, children and teens. With over 1 million tests conducted each year, there’s virtually nothing we haven’t seen.
Just a few of the kid conditions we tackle:
- Diabetes – Disorder that affects the body’s ability to transform sugar from food into energy.
- Allergies – Abnormal immune system reactions to everyday substances like mold, pollen or foods.
- Cancer and blood disorders – Diseases in which cells divide too rapidly and form tumors that can spread through the body.
- Infections – Illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses and other microscopic organisms.
- Liver and kidney function – Ability of these organs to remove waste products from the blood.
- Endocrine disorders – Occur when glands such as the thyroid make too much or too little of the hormones that regulate body processes.
- Genetic disorders – Abnormalities of the genes and chromosomes that provide a “blueprint” for the body’s physical characteristics.
- Routine health screenings – Tests to check levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, essential nutrients and other health indicators.
Just what the doctor ordered – and more
The science of medical diagnostics advances quickly, and at Children’s, we’re always at the leading edge. Here’s how we’re working behind the scenes to support your child’s care:
Comprehensive diagnostics. When doctors have clinical questions, we answer. Our testing capabilities include:
- Anatomic pathology
- Histology
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Molecular diagnostics
- Clinical chemistry
- Urinalysis
- Coagulation studies
- Hematology
- Flow cytometry
Lab informatics – We use the latest computer technology to prevent lab errors and guard your family’s privacy. Test results are available through the MyChildren’s portal.
Transfusion medicine and blood bank – Provides safe and timely preparation and transfer of blood products to kids in need.
Point of care testing – When possible, our staff performs testing at your child’s bedside. This helps soothe anxiety and speeds results to the care team.
Integrated genetic counseling – When a genetic disorder is suspected, our genetic counselors support families through the diagnostic process and work with their clinicians and families to make decisions about further testing.
Research and clinical trials – We’re proud to support the many pioneering clinical trials happening at Children’s. And our board-certified pathologists conduct their own kid-focused research in medical diagnostics.
