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Cytogenetics and molecular tests

Learn about cytogenetics and how it helps determine your child's treatment.

Genome-wide sequencing: Whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing

Genome-wide sequencing refers to two genetic tests, whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, that allow health-care providers to look broadly at your child’s DNA.

Measuring blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

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Learn how people with diabetes measure their blood sugar levels and why it is important to do so.

Hemoglobin A1c: the three-month test

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Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.

Using blood sugar meters

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Find out how you can measure blood sugar levels at home and why this is important for your child.

What is a good A1c reading?

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Find out what a good A1c reading is and what it means for your child.

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.

Other team members on the blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy team

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Learn about the other members of your child’s blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy health-care team.

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.

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.

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.

Hybrid procedure

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The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Blood and marrow transplant tests

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

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.

Balloon atrial septostomy

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Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for infants with certain types of congenital heart disease (CHD) such as transposition of the great arteries.

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.

Sickle cell treatments

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Your health-care team may offer red blood cell transfusions or stem cell transplants to treat your sickle cell disease. Learn about both treatments, including their benefits and risks.

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.

Heart catheterization: Getting ready for the procedure

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Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.

Blood counts and blood and marrow transplant

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Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Other diagnostic procedures for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of other diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests and x-rays, which are involved in the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.

Pulmonary artery stenosis: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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Balloon angioplasty is a surgery that is used to open a narrowed blood vessel in the heart. Learn about balloon angioplasty for pulmonary artery stenosis.

Tests before blood and marrow transplants

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

Thyroid biopsy/FNA using image guidance

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Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

22q11 deletion syndrome: Genetics

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Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.