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Medical Tests & Exams

Blood Test: Estradiol

Estradiol is the most important form of the hormone estrogen. Doctors may order an estradiol test if puberty seems to be starting earlier or later than expected, or to evaluate menstrual problems.

Blood Test: Factor IX Activity

Doctors order the factor IX activity test to help diagnose or monitor the treatment of hemophilia B.

Blood Test: Factor VIII Activity

A factor VIII activity blood test enables doctors to evaluate the functioning of a protein that helps blood to clot.

Blood Test: Ferritin (Iron)

Doctors may order a ferritin test when they suspect kids have too little or too much iron in their bodies.

Blood Test: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) plays an important role in sexual development. An FSH test to measure the level of FSH in the bloodstream may be done if puberty seems to be starting earlier or later than expected.

Blood Test: Glucose

The blood glucose test, which measures the amount of sugar in the blood, may be done as part of a routine physical or to help diagnose diabetes.

Blood Test: Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells. A hemoglobin test can be done as part of a routine checkup to screen for problems and or because a child isn't feeling well.

Blood Test: Hemoglobin A1c

Doctors use a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test to determine if your child's diabetes management plan needs to be adjusted.

Blood Test: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

A hemoglobin electrophoresis can help diagnose diseases involving abnormal hemoglobin production, and often is performed as part of newborn screening tests.

Blood Test: Hepatic (Liver) Function Panel

A hepatic function panel is a blood test that helps doctors check for liver injury, infection, or disease. It also can check for side effects in the liver from some medicines.