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Cholesterol Screening

Lipid / Cholesterol Screening

At well child check ups your child may need to have their cholesterol tested. Starting at 2 years of age, we will test your child’s cholesterol level if there are any risk factors or concerns. The risk factors include the following:

We perform the cholesterol test in the office. If it is elevated, we may have your child return for a fasting lipid profile, which includes a total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels. This test, which we also perform in our office, is helpful in order for us to understand your child’s risk for premature cardiovascular disease and to develop a plan for intervention if needed. Please ask your practitioner about this testing if you have any questions.