With the advent of modern lifestyle our kids are also becoming increasingly susceptible to lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes and asthma. It is important that we initiate an annual preventive health check up in school going children so that these disease and other growth disorders are diagnosed early and corrective steps are taken in nascent stages only. It is seen that dental problems, visual problems and anemia are discovered during such routine check up.
As part of PEN’s Children Nutrition & Toxicity Profile panel of tests, which include:
- Complete Hemogram
- 22 toxic elements 22, like arsenic, barium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, caesium, mercury, lead, selenium etc.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Thalassemia: Hemoglobin A2, C, D, F, S
- Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase
- Vitamins: B12, D, Folate
- Liver Function Test
- Kidney Function Test
- Iron deficiency profile
Special instruction:
• Do not eat or drink except water at least 10 – 12 hours prior to the check-up. Do not chew gum, eat breath mints or consume other food substitutes during the fast time. Water, however may be freely taken to avoid dehydration effects on blood sugar and cholesterol tests in the program.
• Please do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to appointment as alcohol may affect some tests. Please inform the doctor or nurse before the test.
• If you are taking medicine for Hypertension/Hyperthyroidism etc. you can continue taking as per doctors prescription after blood is collected post overnight Fasting. Please carry regular medication along.
• If you are diabetic, avoid taking your insulin injections / anti diabetic tablets on the morning of health check up.
• Wear loose clothing, No jewellery (Necklaces / Chains) and easily removable footwear
