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[quote][b]Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Infants and Young Children (0–3 Years of Age)[/b], 
Robert D. Baker, MD, PhD; Frank R. Greer, MD; The Committee on Nutrition. 
[i]Pediatrics[/i] (2010) 126 (5): 1040–1050.
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2010-2576

"The AAP has concluded that universal screening for anemia should be performed with determination of Hb concentration at approximately 1 year of age."

("Hb" is hemoglobin level, which is a lab test.)
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[quote][b]SUPPLEMENT ARTICLES| DECEMBER 01 2011
Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Report[/b] 
[i]Pediatrics[/i] (2011) 128 (Supplement_5): S213–S256.
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2009-2107C

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Ah, ok, thanks. Sorry I missed those dots. So in regards to the OP, her kid would have missed a single cholesterol screening. Somehow I think they’ll be ok.[/quote]

My pleasure.

I would be more concerned about missing the anemia screening. [/quote]

Unless my daughter was experiencing heavy periods or otherwise showing signs of anemia, it would never cross my mind.[/quote]

Agree.

We go to an excellent pediatric office and the only blood work they ever did was the cholesterol level at 11.  It wasn't a full blood panel, just the cholesterol.  I don't find that to be very essential.  If you get it at 11 vs 13 and your child isn't high risk, big deal. [/quote]

+1 I got my first ever cholesterol test at age 40. Still kickin.[/quote]

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