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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 4:53 am
What’s the most affordable easy way to test a child for iron? Visit to Dr and lab work? Nj
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oneofakind




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 5:46 am
If you are on WIC do they still do finger prick for iron? That's free.
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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 6:12 am
oneofakind wrote:
If you are on WIC do they still do finger prick for iron? That's free.


This child is not
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amother
Smokey


 

Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 6:14 am
My pediatrician usually orders a blood test for it at the 1 year old visit. I would start with the pediatrician if you have concerns
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amother
Denim


 

Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 6:25 am
amother Smokey wrote:
My pediatrician usually orders a blood test for it at the 1 year old visit. I would start with the pediatrician if you have concerns


What concern would you have
What symptoms would a child show if he has iron?
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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 6:08 pm
I don’t know as my insurance covered, but are you doing a full iron panel? That will make a difference most likely
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tweety1




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Feb 13 2024, 6:40 pm
Recently I was concerned about the iron levels for dc. I scheduled a visit to the dr. Dr did a finger prick.
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