The pediatric hematology clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood and hematopoietic system disorders, including bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. A hematologist's role is to treat health problems such as anemia, blood clotting disorders, and blood cancers. Indications for referral to a pediatric hematologist include bleeding, chronic fatigue, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, and increased drowsiness.
The pediatric hematology clinic also provides access to specialized tests, such as:
- laboratory tests,
- biochemical tests.
If necessary, the pediatric hematologist may also order other tests: ultrasound , bone marrow biopsy, computed tomography , magnetic resonance imaging , genetic testing .
