Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I want to check if my child is deficient in zinc, calcium, etc. What kind of tests should I do? Is it a trace element test? How much does it cost? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello! The price of trace elements should vary depending on local prices. There are tests for hair and blood. The detection of trace elements is generally obtained by collecting peripheral blood for analysis, usually including calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, iron, copper, cadmium, and lead. If a child lacks a certain trace element, it is necessary to supplement it in a timely manner to avoid affecting their growth and development. For example, calcium deficiency can lead to poor dental development, night sweats, and sleep disturbances in children; zinc deficiency can cause poor appetite and picky eating; long-term iron deficiency can lead to iron-deficiency anemia, causing children to feel dizzy and have weakened immunity.