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Evoked potentials (EPs) tests

Evoked potential (EP) tests measure brain function in response to stimuli of different modalities. Read about visual, auditory and somatosensory EP tests.

Optic neuritis

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) before epilepsy surgery

Read how a MEG scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.

Diagnostic procedures for heart conditions

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

Diagnostic tests for cancer

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

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.

Living donor liver transplant: Planned tests before surgery

Imaging tests: X-ray, MRI and CT scan

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

Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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.

Diagnosing JIA

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.

Blood and marrow transplant tests

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

Lung tests and cancer treatment

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.

Antibody-mediated inflammatory disorders

Antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells in the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves). Learn about the different types of antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory brain disorders and what the signs and symptoms are for each.

Hearing tests and cancer treatment

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.

Living donor kidney transplant: Planned tests before surgery

Reading and writing resources

There are many resources available to help your child learn to read, including books, workbooks, games and computer programs.

Blood tests and JIA

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.

Bone marrow tests and cancer diagnosis

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

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.

Blood tests and JIA

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

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

Deceased donor liver transplant: Tests when you arrive at the hospital

Deceased donor kidney transplant: Tests when you arrive at the hospital

Common tests during your liver transplant assessment

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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.