Pediatric Lab Services and Pathology
Our on-site laboratory at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children uses the most advanced testing methods for routine and emergency diagnostics. We work to deliver lab results as quickly as possible.
Lab results you can trust.
The right treatment depends on the right diagnosis. Getting fast, accurate lab results is an important part of your child’s care. Our on-site laboratory is staffed by pathologists, medical scientists, and technicians focused on the unique testing needs of pediatric patients.
We streamline testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
When your child’s wellbeing hinges on how quickly their doctor can get meaningful test results, we don’t leave anything to chance. Our highly specialized laboratory team uses the most innovative technology available for prenatal and pediatric lab testing.
We are equipped to handle routine testing as well as emergencies and consultations for complex cases.
Comprehensive Pediatric Lab Services
We offer a wide range of testing services.
- Blood chemistries
- Blood disorder testing
- Blood glucose
- Chromosome analysis - Oncology and constitutional study
- Evaluation of muscle, kidney and mucosal biopsies
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) - Oncology and constitutional study
- Chromosome microarray (CMA)- Oncology and constitutional study
- Genetic disorder detection
- Histochemistry
- Immunofluorescence microscopy
- Kidney function testing
- Light microscopy
- Monospot
- Pathology evaluations
- Prenatal genetic testing
- Pre-surgical or pre-transfusion workups
- Rapid flu A and B
- Rapid strep
- Routine urinalysis and blood counts
- Testing for leukemia, lymphoma, and tumors
- Urinalysis
Convenient Outpatient Lab
Our outpatient lab is available for children who need blood testing. We offer a kid-friendly environment so your child can feel relaxed and comfortable during their lab tests. You can stay with your child during testing to make them feel better.
The lab is located on the main floor of the hospital, behind the Admissions suite. Remember to:
- Go to Admissions to register (located directly behind the security desk when you first enter the hospital).
- After Admissions, proceed to the lab (located behind the Jungle Hut in the main atrium).
- Bring your child’s insurance card.
Please confirm that your insurance covers testing at our children’s hospital.
