Tests for children in Kharkiv

The laboratory of the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv” carries out the following tests:

• general blood and urine tests;
• feces test for bacteria;
• scraping for enterobiasis;
• PCR diagnostics of infectious diseases;
• bacteriological tests of throat, nose and ear swabs;
• Alex test for allergens

Complete blood count in a child – in the fasting state or not?

Complete blood count should be done in the morning in the fasting state. Any changes in the body affect the blood composition. If the child eats food or takes medication before the test, this can significantly distort the test result. The test determines the hemoglobin index, levels of leukocytes, platelets and erythrocytes, leukocyte formula (ratio of several types of leukocytes).

What tests are taken for allergies in a child?

To cure allergy, first of all, it is necessary to identify the allergen to which the body reacts. For this, a new generation molecular diagnostic test is carried out - Alex test for allergens, which allows determining the general level of immunoglobulin and sensitivity to 282 allergens. The child takes blood test, then the blood passes through a special chip on the surface of which allergens are applied. The device determines which substances cause allergies.

A blood test for allergens in a child (Alex-test) is recommended at the first suspicion of allergy, the symptoms of which include:

• appearance of rashes on the skin;
• watery eyes and eye redness;
• nasal congestion, shortness of breath, labored breathing and rattling;
• nausea, vomiting and diarrhea;
• fatigue and faintness.

Alex test is taken in the fasting state. For infants, the maximum interval between feedings must be maintained. Children aged 5-12 years are advised to drink 100 ml of liquid immediately before the test.

You can make an appointment for tests for children in the pediatric department of “ON Clinic Kharkiv” by phone indicated on the website, and through the online form.