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  • COVID-19: Getting Tested for Parents


    As coronavirus spreads in communities, parents might wonder if their family should get tested. Here's how health care providers test for it.

  • Blood Test: Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) for Parents


    Immunoglobulins (antibodies in the blood) can give doctors important information about the immune system, especially relating to infection or autoimmune disease.

  • IgA (Immunoglobulin A) Blood Test for Parents


    Doctors usually order an IgA (immunoglobulin A) blood test to see why some infections keep coming back.

  • Thyroid Tests for Parents


    Thyroid blood tests check thyroid function and can help doctors diagnose thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

  • Allergen-Specific IgE (Immunoglobulin E) Blood Test for Parents


    An allergen-specific IgE (immunoglobulin E) blood test helps doctors diagnose some kinds of allergies.

  • Rhesus (Rh) Factor Incompatibility During Pregnancy for Parents


    Rh incompatibility is a condition that can affect your baby's health. Learn about causes, treatment, and more.

  • Blood Types for Teens


    Learn why blood is grouped into types, what the types and blood components are, and why blood transfusions matter.

  • Types of Blood Tests for Parents


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.

  • Tests for Food Allergies for Parents


    Doctors often use a combination of skin tests and blood tests to test for food allergies. Learn about what to expect if your child gets tested.

  • Food Allergies for Teens


    Doctors are diagnosing more and more people with food allergies. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with food allergies can make a big difference in preventing serious illness.