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EXAMINATION FOR CHILDREN'S GROWTH
Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Examinations carried out to monitor or find out growth and development problems in children include the patient's history, physical examination and laboratory investigations.
A. Recommended laboratory tests:
1. Routine Hematology, Reticulocyte, Ret-He and Peripheral Blood Picture, examination to detect anemia, especially iron deficiency anemia.
2. Urine Routine, to detect urinary tract infections (UTI) which are often found in children and can cause unpleasant symptoms in children.
3. Neonate G6PD and Neonatal TSHs, are required for neonatal screening tests to detect Glucose-6-Phosphatase Dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme deficiency and congenital hypothyroidism in newborns. Neonatal screening should be performed when the infant is 72-120 hours (3-5 days old). Infants examined before 24 hours of age should be re-examined at 2 weeks of age for confirmation.
4. Albumin and Total Protein, are needed to evaluate the nutritional status of children which will greatly affect the health and development of children.
5. Routine faeces, for the detection of gastrointestinal infections that often occur in children.
6. Fat Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Direct LDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides) and Body Mass Index (BMI), are needed for early detection of obesity in children. This is important as a preventive measure to protect children's health in the future.
7. Fasting Glucose, for the detection of diabetes (diabetes mellitus).
8. Non Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is an examination (screening) at the beginning of pregnancy (prenatal) which is carried out non-invasively to detect the possibility of genetic abnormalities in the fetus. Such as Down syndrome which can cause developmental problems in children.
9. Blood pressure needs to be monitored regularly in children for early detection of high blood pressure (hypertension).
10. Anthropometric measurements, anthropometric measurements include measurements of weight, height, head circumference and upper arm circumference.
From these parameters the doctor will draw conclusions about the nutritional status of a child, whether overnutrition, good nutrition or undernutrition based on growth standards from the World Health Organization (WHO) for further intervention.
Author : dr. Yulia Agustina (Pramita Clinical Laboratory Medical Consultant Doctor Jl. DI. Panjaitan No. 7-7A Kampung Kali, Semarang)
A. Recommended laboratory tests:
1. Routine Hematology, Reticulocyte, Ret-He and Peripheral Blood Picture, examination to detect anemia, especially iron deficiency anemia.
2. Urine Routine, to detect urinary tract infections (UTI) which are often found in children and can cause unpleasant symptoms in children.
3. Neonate G6PD and Neonatal TSHs, are required for neonatal screening tests to detect Glucose-6-Phosphatase Dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme deficiency and congenital hypothyroidism in newborns. Neonatal screening should be performed when the infant is 72-120 hours (3-5 days old). Infants examined before 24 hours of age should be re-examined at 2 weeks of age for confirmation.
4. Albumin and Total Protein, are needed to evaluate the nutritional status of children which will greatly affect the health and development of children.
5. Routine faeces, for the detection of gastrointestinal infections that often occur in children.
6. Fat Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Direct LDL Cholesterol, and Triglycerides) and Body Mass Index (BMI), are needed for early detection of obesity in children. This is important as a preventive measure to protect children's health in the future.
7. Fasting Glucose, for the detection of diabetes (diabetes mellitus).
8. Non Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is an examination (screening) at the beginning of pregnancy (prenatal) which is carried out non-invasively to detect the possibility of genetic abnormalities in the fetus. Such as Down syndrome which can cause developmental problems in children.
9. Blood pressure needs to be monitored regularly in children for early detection of high blood pressure (hypertension).
10. Anthropometric measurements, anthropometric measurements include measurements of weight, height, head circumference and upper arm circumference.
From these parameters the doctor will draw conclusions about the nutritional status of a child, whether overnutrition, good nutrition or undernutrition based on growth standards from the World Health Organization (WHO) for further intervention.
Author : dr. Yulia Agustina (Pramita Clinical Laboratory Medical Consultant Doctor Jl. DI. Panjaitan No. 7-7A Kampung Kali, Semarang)
