Pediatric Lab Testing Services at Pedi Center Urgent Care on Niles Street, and Wible Road Bakersfield CA

At Pedi Center Urgent Care, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive pediatric laboratory screenings. These tests and procedures, designed specifically for children and adolescents, help us to assess health and detect potential issues early on. These screenings play an essential role in preventive care, improving outcomes and reducing the chance of complications.

One of the key screenings we conduct at Pedi Center Urgent Care is the newborn screening. This test checks newborn babies for a variety of serious conditions that may not be apparent at birth.

We also routinely perform Complete Blood Count (CBC) as part of our pediatric lab screenings. These tests can help detect conditions like anemia, infections, blood disorders, and certain types of cancer.

At Pedi Center Urgent Care, we provide urinalysis as part of our pediatric lab screenings. This test checks the physical and chemical properties of urine to identify diseases, including diabetes and urinary tract infections. Similarly, we offer stool tests to identify parasites, bacteria, or other pathogens in the digestive system.

We also conduct lipid profile tests to measure levels of total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL, helping us assess the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Glucose screenings are also a part of these tests, helping us detect glucose intolerance or diabetes.

The frequency and type of screenings at Pedi Center Urgent Care may vary based on a child’s age, family history, and overall health status. That’s why regular consultations with our pediatricians are crucial to determine the appropriate lab screenings for every child.

At Pedi Center Urgent Care, we understand the importance of pediatric lab testing in providing comprehensive healthcare for children. Our dedicated team of medical professionals utilizes these tests as an integral part of our diagnostic and treatment process, offering invaluable insights into your child’s physical and biochemical status.
 
Our lab tests can detect various diseases that might not be apparent through physical examinations alone, including genetic disorders, infections, anemia, diabetes, and many more. We prioritize early detection and diagnosis to ensure prompt intervention and treatment, improving health outcomes for your child.

At Pedi Center Urgent Care, we also use lab tests to monitor disease progression and the effectiveness of treatments. Regular testing allows us to track changes in disease severity, evaluate medication adherence, and identify potential complications, enabling us to adjust treatment plans promptly.

Routine lab tests at Pedi Center Urgent Care also provide insights into your child’s overall health and development. We can identify nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, or other factors that might be impacting your child’s growth. These tests assist us in designing dietary interventions to promote healthy growth and prevent malnutrition-related disorders.

We also conduct lab tests, such as blood cultures and throat swabs, to detect infections at an early stage. This facilitates timely antibiotic treatment, preventing disease spread and protecting your child’s health. Furthermore, we use lab tests to monitor your child’s response to vaccines, ensuring their effectiveness and safety.

We also understand that parents need reassurance about their child’s health. That’s why our pediatric lab testing is designed to offer you peace of mind, knowing that your child has been thoroughly examined.

Some of the lab tests that pediatricians recommend for children are:
 
● Complete Blood Count: the most common test, used to determine general health status and screen for disorders. These tests check the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and the ratio of blood cells to plasma.

● Blood Sugar Tests: used to detect and diagnose diabetes – in children usually type 1 – where the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the body’s immune system. 

● Allergy Testing: although usually performed using a skin test, blood tests are used for infants and young children. Allergy testing with blood samples is one of the most important blood tests if a pediatrician suspects serious allergic reactions.

● Metabolic Panel: gives information on how the child’s body is functioning overall and measures glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, carbon dioxide, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine. This test can help determine blood sugar levels, electrolyte, and fluid balances as well as assess kidney function.

● Hemoglobin Test: tests the levels of iron in the blood and is used to detect iron-deficiency anemia. A doctor might recommend this test if the child is suffering from chronic weakness, has pale fingernails, or has pale skin.

● Tuberculosis Screening: is important for children who may have compromised immune systems or for those who have come into contact with an infected individual. Tuberculosis blood tests are usually ordered following a skin test, but pediatricians sometimes just order the blood tests.

● Urinalysis: often used as a general screening test to check for early signs of disease and to monitor diabetes or kidney disease.

Common lab tests for children are done using samples of blood or urine, or by doing swab tests, and throat cultures.

● Blood tests: are used to detect and treat a wide variety of different diseases and conditions. A blood sample will be taken from a vein in the arm, a fingertip, or in the case of newborns, a heel.

● Urine tests: done to check for different diseases or infections of the urinary tract; the child will be asked to provide a urine sample in a specially marked cup.

● Swab tests: are used to help diagnose different types of respiratory infections. A health care provider will gently insert a cotton-tipped swab into the child’s nostril rotating it and leaving it there for 10-15 seconds before removing it and repeating the same process in the second nostril.

● Throat cultures: are done to check for bacterial infections of the throat, such as strep throat. The child will tilt their head backward and open their mouth as wide as possible and a special swab will be used to take a sample from the back of the throat and tonsils.
 
Pediatric lab testing services are available at Pedi Center Urgent Care. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at Niles Street, and Wible Road Bakersfield CA. We serve patients from Bakersfield CA, Maltha CA, Kayandee CA, Burness CA, Clovis CA, Panama CA, Alameda CA, and surrounding areas.