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At your child's pre-kidney transplant exam, they'll need many tests.
These tests will let the transplant team learn about your child's:
To learn more, call the kidney transplant team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh at 412-692-5182.
Your child's testing may differ from others since each child's health history is unique.
Learn about some tests your child may need — and why.
Your transplant team will fully assess your child's health, checking them from head to toe.
We take blood for many reasons.
Blood tests help us:
Many children with kidney disease have other health issues that are causing the kidneys to fail.
Your child may need imaging tests such as ultrasounds and x-rays to:
The time leading up to a kidney transplant is stressful for you and your child.
Our team will make sure you're both ready for the challenges the transplant journey can bring.
After your pre-kidney transplant visit, your child will have more tests as needed until the surgery.
If you have questions or concerns about your child's kidney disease or transplant, call our team at 412-692-5182.
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Our main hospital address is:
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
In addition to the main hospital, Children's has many convenient locations in other neighborhoods throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.
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