Pediatric Laboratory & Diagnostic Services

Accurate tests help doctors understand a child’s illness quickly and choose the right treatment. Children need special care during testing, with small sample volumes, gentle handling and patient staff. Our pediatric diagnostic services are designed to make tests as comfortable and quick as possible for both child and parents.

Tests commonly done

• Complete blood count, blood sugar, thyroid and vitamin levels
• Liver and kidney function tests
• Infection markers and cultures of blood, urine or stool
• Urine and stool examination
• Newborn screening and bilirubin (jaundice) tests
• Allergy and anaemia evaluation
• Basic imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound where advised
• Pre-operative and pre-anaesthesia investigations

Making testing easier for children

• Sample collection by staff who are trained to work with children and infants
• Small sample volumes wherever possible
• Parents are allowed to stay close and comfort the child
• Distraction techniques and reassurance for anxious children
• Prompt reporting so that treatment is not delayed

Preparing for tests

Some tests need fasting, while others do not. Tell the staff about the child’s medicines and any allergies, and follow the doctor’s instructions on feeding. Encourage the child to drink water unless told otherwise, because good hydration makes blood collection easier. Carry the doctor’s prescription and earlier reports for comparison.

Understanding reports

Test results should always be read together with your child’s symptoms and examination. The pediatrician will explain what the values mean and what to do next, so please do not rely on numbers alone.