FAQs: Testing for Children & Teens
A parent or legal guardian of the child must make the purchase on behalf of the child. The purchaser must verify their identity and their relationship to the child during the test registration process and during the time of the blood draw. The parent must also be present at the time of the appointment.
The list of tests that can be purchased for children is available here.
Lab tests are not currently available for purchase on questhealth.com in Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Please note: In Arizona, Sonora Quest Laboratories offers testing that you can purchase through My Lab ReQuest™. Visit www.MyLabReQuest.com to learn more.
To ensure safety and accuracy, certain lab tests have different age restrictions. These requirements help to ensure accurate results and the best possible testing experience for your child.
Yes. An independent physician from PWNHealth will review the test request and determine whether to authorize the test, if appropriate. PWNHealth is an independent virtual care network that provides clinical oversight services to you in connection with the laboratory testing that you have requested. All test results are reviewed by a board-certified physician. Though these physicians may specialize in family or internal medicine, they are not a substitute for medical evaluation or ongoing care from a child's primary care provider.
A select menu of tests is available for children ages 10-17. Quest has worked with internal medical teams and independent pediatricians to define the appropriateness of each test. Additional lab test offerings may become available for children in the future.
Yes, in many cases you may buy multiple lab tests or panels in a single purchase. However, some tests may not be able to be purchased together. The site will alert you if specific tests cannot be purchased together. Each test purchased must be registered to a single person to ensure accurate and clear results delivery. For this reason, purchases of tests on behalf of multiple children must be made in separate transactions.
Each purchase must be registered to a single person to ensure accurate and clear results delivery. For this reason, purchases on behalf of multiple children, or adults, must be made in separate transactions.
No, in-home sample collection through Quest Mobile is not available for individuals under the age of 18.
You may request a modification or cancellation before the test is registered or processed. Once a test has been registered or sample collection is underway, modifications or cancellations may not be possible. Please contact customer service at: 844-738-3787. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM CT
During the checkout and registration process, you will need to provide:
- Parent/guardian identity and contact details
- Child’s name, date of birth, and state of residence
This information helps to ensure clinical appropriateness, accurate ordering, and result delivery. Additionally, a parent or guardian of the child being tested will need to be present at the scheduled appointment with identification.
Test results are securely delivered via email to the parent/guardian who registered the test for the child.
A secure link will be sent via email to the parent or guardian’s account once the results are ready. Click the link and complete a one‑time verification step to view the results.
The parent or guardian is the default user with full access to the child’s results. Quest and PWNHealth will not share results with other providers unless you explicitly consent. In certain cases, we may disclose results to public health authorities if required by law.
Yes. You can request a discussion with a pediatric healthcare provider in our affiliated network. In some states, that provider may provide recommendations or guidance. If any result suggests urgent attention, our clinical team may proactively reach out to you directly.
Not all laboratory tests have the same reference ranges for adults and children. Because of this, certain results for children may appear abnormal when compared to adult reference ranges, even if they’re normal for your child’s age.
Parents or guardians should review all test results with their child’s healthcare provider to ensure appropriate interpretation, follow-up, and treatment. If your child is experiencing symptoms or you have concerns about their health, please contact your pediatrician or seek medical care immediately.