Question
The child has been crying and not eating much recently. Do I need to fast for the child when testing for trace elements?
Answer
Trace element tests generally require fasting, but for a single blood lead test, fasting is not necessary, and it costs about 100 yuan for 8 items. It is recommended to test blood lead levels as it is more accurate. Children’s health issues have always been a concern for parents. When treating this condition, it is important to consider general treatment. Only by using the correct methods can family members help children recover from the disease as quickly as possible without affecting their growth and development. Therefore, after the occurrence of children’s diseases, parents must help their children recover from the illness as soon as possible.