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Medical Tests and Procedures (Video Landing Page)
Sometimes you need a medical test to give your doctor more information about your health. Find out how 10 common tests are done in these videos for kids.

Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video)
Need to get a blood test? An MRI? These videos show what happens in 10 of the most common medical tests.

The Facts About Broken Bones
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Word! Ultrasound
Like an X-ray, an ultrasound is a way of looking at what's going on inside a person's body.

Word! X-ray
X-rays are special pictures of the inside of your body.

Definition: Lung Function Tests
The term "lung function" refers to how well a person is breathing.

Basic Blood Chemistry Tests
Doctors order basic blood chemistry tests to assess a wide range of conditions and the function of organs.

Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a group of blood tests that provide doctors with clues about how the body is working. Find out why doctors do this and what's involved for teens.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI is a painless test that produces detailed pictures of the body's organs and structures. This article for teens explains how it works and why you might need one.

Blood Test: Complete Blood Count
The complete blood count (CBC) is the most common blood test. It analyzes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Urine Tests
Is your child having a urine culture or urinalysis performed? Find out why urine tests are performed, and what to expect when the doctor orders them.

Blood Culture
A blood culture is a test to determine whether bacteria or fungi have entered the bloodstream.

Blood Test (Video)
This video shows what it's like to get a blood test.

Helping Kids Deal With Injections and Blood Tests
Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some strategies for coping with these necessary procedures.