Metropolis: A Lab for Efficient Paediatric Care

Overview of Paediatric Care at Metropolis Healthcare

No parent wants to see their child in pain, but what do you do when it is doctor-recommended? Giving them the essential vaccines is painful enough, but when the doctor recommends a blood test, it can cause terror in the minds of the parents before they even take the child to the diagnostic centre. However, with the special paediatric care division of Metropolis Health, you no longer have to worry about taking your child for that blood test to identify various paediatric diseases.

Metropolis understands that children's needs are different than adults, with a little extra love and care. With professional paediatric phlebotomists, novel butterfly needle technology, and process gamification, paediatrics at Metropolis Healthcare becomes a breeze.  

Importance of Paediatric Care

Most children do not need diagnostic services or blood tests unless they need paediatric surgery, have an underlying health condition, or your paediatrician doctor needs to check how well the treatment works. However, when required, conventional blood sampling techniques can be painful and cause heartache to parents and children alike. Paediatrics and blood collection services are usually painless and help make this experience quicker. Here are a few reasons to choose a diagnostic centre offering paediatric care for your child's tests:

• Time-saving and Convenient 

Your child may often start crying when they see the doctor's office, and you may have to spend some time calming them down to enter. Metropolis Health offers at-home paediatric care so your child is comfortable and in familiar surroundings.  

• Painless 

Using novel techniques like butterfly needles, pain-relieving sprays, and gamification of the process, the child does not feel the pinch of the needle. Even children sensitive to pain will be too distracted to notice with the special paediatrics care.  

Why is Paediatric Care Important?  

An initial bad experience can cause lifelong scaring for your child.

With specialised paediatric care and blood collection techniques, your child will have a more positive experience, making it easier for them to trust doctors, whether they have to go in for a follow-up test or a visit to their paediatrician. Calmer children also result in more relaxed parents. After the test is completed, you have time to ask the healthcare professionals any questions you may have or listen to any precautions or instructions the technician has for you. Without specialised paediatrics, you would be dealing with a sobbing and restless child for long after the initial prick. 

Services offered by Metropolis Healthcare for children 

Metropolis has around 170+ advanced labs all over India and is known for its accurate results. The understanding that paediatrics is very different from adult healthcare helps Metropolis Health offer child-specific testing and procedures, customised reports, and sample collection for your child. This understanding further ensures that your child gets the appropriate paediatric tests needed for their age and development or those recommended by their paediatrician; the results customised to your child's developmental stage are easier to understand.

Metropolis Healthcare offers the first-of-its-kind comprehensive paediatric care package that is designed exclusively for children below the age of 12. You can access painless sample blood collection services for your child from the comfort of your home, and the highly trained and skilled paediatric phlebotomists who are experts in handling complicated situations will be at your doorstep to collect blood samples from children. Moreover, using the butterfly needle technique helps in one-shot sample collection, while the pain-relieving spray takes care of any residual discomfort your child may experience.  

Diagnostic Tests for Kids

Here are some of the diagnostic tests your paediatrician may recommend: 

• Complete blood count test 
• Blood group testing 
• Blood sugar test 
• Metabolic panel 
• Paediatric Lipid profile test 
• Screening for heavy metal poisoning 
• Tuberculosis screening 
• Screening for sexually transmitted diseases from mother to child 
• Stool test 
• Urine culture 
• Urinalysis 
• Child Allergy panel test 

The child allergy panel test checks for typical food and contact allergies like cow milk, dog dander, almond, coconut, cod fish, rice, bermudagrass, cockroach, etc. These diagnostic tests help paediatrician doctors understand how well your child is doing based on their developmental stage and diagnose any underlying conditions they may be at risk of. 

What Can I Expect During a Paediatric Checkup at Metropolis Healthcare?

Metropolis Healthcare strives to create a nurturing and positive environment for paediatric checkups. With trained professionals, child-friendly spaces, and a compassionate approach, it helps reassure families and makes it a gentle and stress-free experience. Moreover, hospital staff will explain the procedure in an age-appropriate manner. So, your concerns, if any, are addressed immediately, fostering trust and understanding. A small reward for such bravery can come complimentary for young paediatric patients!

Are the Diagnostic Tests Safe for Children?

The safety of your child is our topmost priority. For home sample collection, skilled paediatric phlebotomists will be sent to collect the blood sample. They ensure a painless sample collection and expert care.   

Can I Accompany My Child During the Tests?

Metropolis Healthcare offers a specialised paediatric clinic for children and parents, similar to that of your paediatrician. Not only will you be able to accompany your child, but you will also be part of the engaging and interactive sample collection process.

How Can I Prepare My Child for Diagnostic Tests?

Ensuring your child is comfortable and calm is one of the best ways to prepare your child for any paediatrics. For children who understand the process, you can talk to them about what will happen without scaring them.  

What if My Child is Afraid of Needles? 

A fear of needles is widespread among children. The skilled paediatric phlebotomists who visit your home or are present in the clinic will distract your child so that they will not know when they have been pricked, making it a fun and fearless process.  

How Can I Ensure My Child's Comfort During the Tests? 

Choose home testing services to ensure your child is in a familiar environment and comfortable when the technicians arrive. Leave the rest to the experts.  

Can Metropolis Healthcare Provide Specialised Care for Children with Chronic Conditions? 

With customisable tests and paediatric care packages that cater to the child's needs, you can rest assured that your child is well cared for even if they have a chronic health condition.  

Are There Any Age Restrictions For Paediatric Care at Metropolis Healthcare? 

Metropolis Healthcare's paediatric care services are aimed at children under the age of 12 years. Whether newborn or preteen, paediatric phlebotomists are trained to use techniques that engage your child and gain their trust, creating a warm, friendly, calm, and caring environment for children in this age group.  

Can I Schedule Appointments Online for Paediatric Care? 

Yes, you can schedule your child's appointments for paediatric care on the website and the mobile application, where you can also find the different tests and services available.  

Does Metropolis Healthcare Accept Insurance for Paediatric Services? 

While this is not the medical norm, you can contact the help desk number on the website or chat with customer care for further clarity.  

Conclusion 

Whether ordered by their paediatrician or just a general health checkup, children have special needs in terms of blood sample collection. This is why Metropolis Healthcare offers specialised comprehensive paediatric care services that put your little ones first and ensure their experience is free of tears and fears. The novel equipment and child-friendly environment ensured they were comfortable and calm even as the needle extracted the sample. Contact us to book a paediatric care package for your child today.