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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]

My cousin walked out into traffic without looking as a child, and she survived just fine.

Odds and risks are funny things, aren't they?[/quote]

When reading this thread I have to remind myself of all the adult posters on this site with health anxiety who are likely transferring it to their kids, too.[/quote]

Yes, the well-known anxiety of national guidelines and nerdy people who study population health data. Or those of us who get medical degrees and training to care for children in particular.

You found us out.  :lol: [/quote]

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