Children's Health: Essential Tests for Growing Kids

Children's health needs are unique. Growing bodies require specific nutrients and monitoring. Many conditions in childhood, if caught early, can be managed effectively before they impact development.

Essential Tests for Children

Basic Blood Work

• CBC: Screen for anaemia, infections, blood disorders
• Blood Group: Important to know early
• ESR: General inflammation marker

Nutritional Screening

• Iron Studies & Ferritin: Anaemia is common in Indian children
• Vitamin D: Critical for bone development
• Vitamin B12: Especially for vegetarian families
• Calcium: Bone and teeth development

Growth Monitoring

• Thyroid Profile: Affects growth and brain development
• Blood Sugar: Even children can develop Type 1 diabetes
• Liver & Kidney Function: Baseline organ health

When Should Kids Get Tested?

• Annual wellness check after age 5
• If growth is slower than expected
• Persistent fatigue or weakness
• Frequent infections or slow healing
• Before starting school (baseline)
• Poor appetite or picky eating (nutritional deficiency check)

Making Testing Comfortable

• Choose home collection for younger children
• Explain the process simply beforehand
• Reward courage after the test
• Choose experienced paediatric phlebotomists

At Aarvak Diagnostics, our phlebotomists are trained to handle young patients with care and patience. Book your child's health screening today.