Tests and Operations

Below is a directory of tests and procedures our users children have had and submitted to Parentsown. If your child is due to undergo a test or procedure you may find information about it here that will give you an insight in to what to expect.

If you want to add a test or operation that your child has had you can do so by clicking here

Click on the test/procedure's name below to see a full description and our users personal experience of the test/procedure.

Name Of Test/Proceduresort iconOther Names
Barium SwallowBarium Meal, Barium Follow Through, Upper Gastrointestinal Series
Calprotectin Test
DMSA ScanDIMERCAPTOSUCCINIC ACID
Endoscopy and Colonoscopy with BiopsiesScopes, endoscopes, flexible sigmoidoscopy
GastrostomyG-Peg
Gastrostomy - Mic-Key buttonbutton, GT (gastrostomy tube)
Grommet insertion and adenoid removal
Impedance study
MCUmicturating cysto-urethrogram
PH study
Pylorectomy
Skin Prick Allergy Testing for airborne allergies
Sweat Test for Cystic FibrosisChloride Sweat test
Tongue Tie ReleaseDividing tongue-tie
Ultrasound of Pylorus
Video FluoroscopyVideo Swallow, Swallow Study, video barium swallow





The content on this page is people’s personal experience of the tests and procedures their children are having/have had. The views expressed here (and when clicking through to read more about the test/procedure) are personal opinions and are not the views of Parentsown. Anything written (and when clicking through to read more about the test/procedure) here should not be taken as advice nor should it be used for self diagnosis. All tests/procedures should be carried out under strict supervision of a trained healthcare professional.