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      ESD and ESSB tests

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      ESD and ESSB tests use X-rays and barium contrast to image a child's digestive tract. Find out what to expect during an ESD or ESSB test.

      Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

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      Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

      Diagnostic tests for cancer

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      Diagnostic tests help the health-care team determine if you have cancer and what type of cancer you may have. Learn more about the different types of tests, consent and waiting for the test results.

      Tests before, during and after cancer treatment

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      During cancer treatment, a patient will need many tests to determine if the treatment is working. Learn about the types of tests to expect before, during and after treatment, and why these tests are necessary.

      Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

      Living donor liver transplant: Planned tests before surgery

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      Imaging tests: X-ray, MRI and CT scan

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      Learn about imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI and CT scans. These tests provide pictures of the inside of your child's body.

      Diagnosing JIA

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      Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

      Hearing tests and cancer treatment

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      Hearing tests (audiograms) measure how well you can hear sounds at different volumes. Learn why you may need a hearing test and how a hearting test is done.

      Blood and marrow transplant tests

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      Learn about the medical tests your child takes after a blood and marrow transplant.

      Lung tests and cancer treatment

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      A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.

      Diagnostic procedures for heart conditions

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      Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.

      Blood tests and JIA

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      Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

      Leukemia: Understanding diagnosis

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      Learn how leukemia is diagnosed and which tests help doctors determine its subtypes.

      Blood tests and JIA

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      Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

      Living donor kidney transplant: Planned tests before surgery

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      Bone marrow tests and cancer diagnosis

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      Bone marrow tests allow the doctor to look at the cells in your bone marrow to make a diagnosis. Read more about bone marrow, how bone marrow tests are done and what to expect after the test.

      Blood tests and cancer diagnosis

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      Blood tests can help your health-care team diagnose cancer and see how your treatment is working. Discover how blood tests are done, the types of blood tests and why they are done.

      Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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      A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.

      Cancer tests and anaesthetic

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      Anaesthetic is used to reduce or take away pain. Learn more about anaesthetics, how they are given and why you might need an anaestetic during a procedure.

      Common tests during your liver transplant assessment

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      Diagnosing cancer

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      Diagnosing cancer can involve lots of questions, a physical exam and multiple tests. Find out what to expect during the process of diagnosis and about some of the specialists you may see.

      Tests before blood and marrow transplants

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      Learn about the medical tests your child takes before a blood and marrow transplant.

      Heart catheterization test

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      Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

      Heart tests and cancer treatment

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      Heart tests include electrocardiograms and echocardiograms. Learn about the differences between these two tests, why you might need them and what to expect during the test.

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