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2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
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2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
My doctor said that NYS requires a lead and CBC test at 1 yr & 2 yr. I got the test at 1 yr. no problems with getting the blood drawn. This time around- bad experience and we didnt get any blood.
My question is.. does your doctor require a 2 year blood test as well?
I kind of feel it is silly when she just had it done last year and we have a newer house, etc.
TIA!
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Posted 9/26/12 8:11 PM  |
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NervousNell
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Re: 2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
I never did the 1 year but they did ask us to do it at 1 and again 2. I feel its a bit much.
My ped never said it was law. I refused the 1 year with no problem.
Message edited 9/26/2012 9:48:54 PM.
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| Posted 9/26/12 9:47 PM |
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NewLeaf2012
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Re: 2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
We did 1 and 2 year... It is important to test for lead and other stuff IMO. It can show low iron and other ailments that your toddler may not show signs of or he/she can't tell you something doesn't feel right...We did the lab for the 2nd year and it was an awesome experience!!!
Message edited 9/27/2012 1:05:55 AM.
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| Posted 9/26/12 11:50 PM |
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maymama
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Re: 2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
ugh we did the 1 year, have NOT done 2 year yet ... he is almost 29 months 
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| Posted 9/27/12 8:21 AM |
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mooshyboo
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Re: 2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
We did the 1 yr and 2 yr at the lab for both ~ I think It is so important to have the lead checked.
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| Posted 9/27/12 8:48 AM |
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2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
I did the 1 year and will be doing the 2 year as well. I feel that lead exposure in the first year is so limited because they aren't moving or mouthing things for the majority of that year. Between 1 & 2 they are more all over the place. Newer house or older house, there are more factors to.exposure than just that.
The CBC is important as well I feel because the first year they are on formula or breast milk and their vitamin and mineral intake is more regulated. Between 1 & 2 they start eating regular meals and might not be getting all the adequate nutrition they need. Iron is most important, especially in my DS who was a preemie. A lot of people don't know that too much calcium can inhibit proper iron absorption (according to my ped) so checking it is very important to avoid anemia issues.
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| Posted 9/27/12 10:52 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: 2 year old Lead & CBC blood test
Our dr does but they do an in office fingerstick (even at 1 year old). I think they do it even at 3 and 4.
I feel it is SUPER important b/c you just never know. Not something to brush aside.
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| Posted 9/27/12 10:58 AM |
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