For Parents Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

About Us

Why a Children's Hospital?

History, Mission, Vision & Values

Community Health Needs Assessment

Implementation Plan (PDF)

Kent County CHNA (PDF)

Awards & Accolades

Quality & Safety

Quality & Safety Reports

Evaluating Quality & Safety

Quality & Safety Resources

Awards & Accolades

Hospital Floor-by-Floor

Children's Advocacy Network

Partners in Children's Health

Partner Connect

Smoke-Free Campus

Patient & Visitor Information

Getting Here: Directions and Parking

Family Presence and Visiting Hours

NICU Visitor Guidelines

Visiting Cancer Patients

Prepare for Your Child's Surgery

Age-Appropriate Guidelines

The Night Before Surgery

Eating or Drinking Before Surgery

The Morning of Surgery

Meeting the Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Before Surgery

During Surgery

After Surgery

Questions Children Ask About Surgery

Prepare for Your Child's Appointment or Hospital Stay

Staying Overnight

Doctor Appointment or Clinic Visit

Family Resources

Meals: Where to Eat at the Hospital

Places to Stay

For Your Convenience

Family and Fun Spaces

Support Groups and Programs

After Your Visit: Managing Bills and Insurance

How Our Insurance Billing Works

Other Bills You May Receive

About Balances You Owe

Payment Options for the Uninsured and Financial Assistance

Medicare Information

MySpectrum

Child Life Services

Normalizing the Hospital Environment for Your Child

Learn More and Be Involved

Meet the Child Life Team

Care Management

Support Groups and Programs

Patients and Family Rights & Responsibilities

Gift Shop

Patient CarePages

Patient Stories

Email a Patient

Share Your Story

Health Information A-Z

Should I call the Doctor

Medical Problems A-Z

Aches, Pains & Injuries

Allergies

Asthma

Bones & Muscles

Brain & Nervous System

Cancer

Diabetes

Digestive System

Ears Nose Throat/Speech & Hearing

Endocrine Glands & Growth

Flu

Genetic Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions

Heart & Blood Vessels

Infections (Bacterial and Viral)

Kidney & Urinary System

Lungs & Respiratory System

Sexual & Reproductive System

Skin Infections & Rashes

Sleep Disorders

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Should I call the Doctor

Medical Problems A-Z

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Medical Tests & Exams
	A Directory of Medical Tests
	All About Genetics
	Aspiration and Biopsy: Bone Marrow
	Basic Blood Chemistry Tests
	Biopsy
	Blood Culture
	Blood Test: 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
	Blood Test: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT, or SGPT)
	Blood Test: Allergen-Specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
	Blood Test: Amylase
	Blood Test: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST, or SGOT)
	Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
	Blood Test: Bilirubin
	Blood Test: C-Peptide
	Blood Test: C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
	Blood Test: Complete Blood Count
	Blood Test: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
	Blood Test: Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate (DHEA-S)
	Blood Test: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
	Blood Test: Estradiol
	Blood Test: Factor VIII Activity
	Blood Test: Ferritin (Iron)
	Blood Test: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
	Blood Test: Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
	Blood Test: Gliadin Antibodies
	Blood Test: Glucose
	Blood Test: Hemoglobin
	Blood Test: Hemoglobin A1c
	Blood Test: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
	Blood Test: Hepatic (Liver) Function Panel
	Blood Test: IGF Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3)
	Blood Test: Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
	Blood Test: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
	Blood Test: Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM)
	Blood Test: Insulin
	Blood Test: Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
	Blood Test: Lead
	Blood Test: Lipase
	Blood Test: Lipid Panel
	Blood Test: Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
	Blood Test: Magnesium
	Blood Test: Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
	Blood Test: Phosphorus
	Blood Test: Prolactin
	Blood Test: Prothrombin Time (PT)
	Blood Test: Reticulocyte Count
	Blood Test: Somatomedin C (IGF-1)
	Blood Test: T3 Resin Uptake (T3RU)
	Blood Test: T3 Total (Triiodothyronine)
	Blood Test: T4 (Thyroxine)
	Blood Test: Testosterone
	Blood Test: Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb)
	Blood Test: Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
	Blood Test: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
	Blood Test: Tissue Transglutaminase IgA, IgG
	Blood Test: Uric Acid
	Blood Test: Valproic Acid
	Blood Test: von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Activity - Ristocetin Cofactor
	Blood Test: von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Antigen
	CAT Scan: Abdomen
	CAT Scan: Chest
	CAT Scan: Head
	CAT Scan: Neck
	Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Chloride Sweat Test
	Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Respiratory Screen: Sputum
	EEG (Electroencephalogram)
	EKG (Electrocardiography)
	EMG (Electromyography)
	Gene Therapy and Children
	Genetic Counseling
	Genetic Testing
	Hearing Evaluation in Children
	Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)
	Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cervical Spine
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Lumbar Spine
	Newborn Screening Tests
	Prenatal Tests
	Spirometry
	Spirometry: Pre and Post Beta-Agonist
	Stool Test: Bacteria Culture
	Stool Test: C. Difficile Toxin
	Stool Test: Fecal Blood
	Stool Test: Giardia Antigen
	Stool Test: H. Pylori Antigen
	Stool Test: Ova and Parasites (O&P)
	Stool Tests
	Strep Test: Rapid
	Strep Test: Throat Culture
	Ultrasound: Abdomen
	Ultrasound: Bladder
	Ultrasound: Head
	Ultrasound: Infant Hip
	Ultrasound: Pelvis
	Ultrasound: Renal (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder)
	Ultrasound: Scrotum
	Urine Test: 24-Hour Analysis for Kidney Stones
	Urine Test: Automated Dipstick Urinalysis
	Urine Test: Calcium
	Urine Test: Creatinine
	Urine Test: Dipstick
	Urine Test: Microalbumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
	Urine Test: Microscopic Urinalysis
	Urine Test: Protein
	Urine Test: Routine Culture
	Urine Tests
	What Is Informed Consent?
	What Is the Multiple Marker Test?
	Wound Drainage Culture
	X-Ray Exam: Abdomen
	X-Ray Exam: Ankle
	X-Ray Exam: Bone Age Study
	X-Ray Exam: Cervical Spine
	X-Ray Exam: Chest
	X-Ray Exam: Elbow
	X-Ray Exam: Femur (Upper Leg)
	X-Ray Exam: Finger
	X-Ray Exam: Foot
	X-Ray Exam: Forearm
	X-Ray Exam: Hand
	X-Ray Exam: Hip
	X-Ray Exam: Humerus (Upper Arm)
	X-Ray Exam: Knee
	X-Ray Exam: Leg Length
	X-Ray Exam: Lower Leg (Tibia and Fibula)
	X-Ray Exam: Neck
	X-Ray Exam: Pelvis
	X-Ray Exam: Scoliosis
	X-Ray Exam: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (Upper GI)
	X-Ray Exam: Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
	X-Ray Exam: Wrist
	Your Child's Vision
	Your Daughter's First Gynecological Exam