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Collection Procedures

Information shall serve as a guide for collection and referral of patient specimens to our lab.  We ask our clients to adhere to these policies to ensure specimen integrity.

Nevus Sebaceous

A nevus sebaceous is a type of birthmark that usually appears on the scalp. It may also appear on the face but this is less common. It is made of extra oil glands in the skin. It starts as a flat pink or orange plaque (slightly raised area). A nevus sebaceous does not go away on its own.

Pyogenic Granuloma

A pyogenic granuloma (pie uh JENN ik gran yuh LOH muh) or PG is a vascular (blood vessel) growth. It usually appears after an area of skin that has been injured.

Headaches: Migraine

Migraine headaches occur when there are changes in some of the nerves and blood vessels and are common in children.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)

Tuberculosis, or TB, is the common name for a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. People with latent TB infection (LTBI) do not feel sick. They do not have any symptoms but can potentially develop active TB disease. People with LTBI are not contagious and cannot spread TB to others.

Toddler's Fracture

A toddler’s fracture is a common fracture in the tibia bone (large bone in the lower leg) of children usually younger than 6 years old. It is most common in children in the early years of walking.

Ovarian Cyst

An ovarian cyst s a fluid filled sac in or on the surface of an ovary. It often forms during or after ovulation.

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Safe Sleep Practices

Sleep-related deaths are the leading cause of infant death between 1 month and 1 year of age. In Ohio, more than three infant deaths each week are sleep-related. Many of these deaths are preventable.

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Resources for Families

From hearing loss information and early intervention to modes of communication and equipment troubleshooting, our Audiology team compiled a list of resources to support you and your family.