Appropriate Lipid Screen

Per the NHLBI Guidelines, “Screening for dyslipidemia in childhood is based on the concept that early identification and control of dyslipidemia throughout youth and into adulthood will substantially reduce clinical CVD risk beginning in young adult life.” Universal cholesterol screening helps to identify all children with familial hyperlipidemias and lipid abnormalities that require lifestyle modification, allowing for proper intervention and follow-up, leading to the prevention of future atherosclerotic disease.

For children between 9 and 11 years of age with no risk factors, complete a non-fasting lipid screen at least once between those ages.

For children between 9 and 11 years of age with borderline/high cholesterol or known risk factors, screen with a fasting lipid profile.