Onsite Labratory

Advanced Pediatrics has an onsite lab with some test available.
Please call our office to schedule a lab appointment if you have outside lab orders or if one of our providers has ordered labs to be done at a later appointment date.
*There is a waiver and fee associated with some of these services*

Fasting

If you have a lab order that requires fasting, your child should abstain from eating or drinking anything besides water 12 hours prior to the blood draw.

Urine & Stool Specimens

Please consult the lab for specific specimen requirements, including collection kits. Collection kits are essential to ensure the sample is collected correctly and to prevent contamination.

How to Prepare For A Successful Blood Draw

How is an allergy test performed?

Your child's allergy evaluation should start with your pediatrician at Advanced Pediatrics, who may order in-house allergy testing or refer you to an allergy specialist for additional evaluation and treatment. There are several types of allergy tests:
Skin prick test
A tiny drop of an allergen will be placed on the skin and pricked with a needle. If your child is allergic, a swollen reddish bump will form with a ring around it. Advanced Pediatrics tests this type of allergy at any age after six months.
Blood test
Multiple blood tests are available for allergies used to measure antibodies in your child’s blood specific to different allergens, including foods. Multiple allergies can be tested with one blood draw, with no risk of allergic reactions.
Elimination diet
During an elimination diet, you eliminate food suspected of causing an allergic reaction or intolerance in your child, such as eggs, dairy products, or peanuts, for two to three weeks and monitor any symptoms.
If your child’s allergist gives the go-ahead, slowly reintroduce each food individually, keeping an eye out for reactions like changes in breathing or bowel habits, rashes, and trouble sleeping.

What happens after allergy testing?

If an allergy has been determined, your child’s treatment plan can vary depending on the allergy but often includes over-the-counter medications, and prescription medications. Please call the office to learn more about an allergy consultation or to schedule an appointment.