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Blood Tests

Accurate and gentle blood tests and diagnostics for children.

Blood Tests at Kidz Care Children's Hospital

About Blood Tests

Blood tests help confirm infections, check for anaemia, measure jaundice in newborns and monitor recovery. Taking blood from a child needs patience and a gentle technique.

The doctor only orders tests that will change your child's treatment.

When to bring your child

  • The doctor has advised a blood test
  • Newborn jaundice needing a bilirubin level
  • Fever lasting more than a few days

What to expect

  1. 1PrepareThe procedure is explained and your child is kept comfortable on your lap.
  2. 2SampleA small sample is taken quickly and gently.
  3. 3ResultsThe doctor explains the results and what they mean.

Common questions

Does my child need to fast?

Most children's blood tests do not need fasting. The doctor will tell you if a specific test does.

Guides for parents

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