Child and Teen Physical - Aged 10-17

Discussion of current physical and psychological health

• Medical history
• Family history
• Lifestyle discussion
• Full body check
• Full body mole check
• Physical parameters as BP, height, weight
• BMI and body fat percentage

• Discussion of results
• Treatment of any deficiencies or medical conditions
• Referral for further testing if indicated
• Advice on follow up, for example, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise
• Future recalls for abnormalities
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Purpose of Test

This screens for infection, anaemia, iron and vitamin B deficiency and bone marrow disorder. 

Detects inflammation in the body. 

Screening test for iron levels in the body. 

Checks for previous contact and current vaccination status. Hepatitis A and B vaccine may have been given at birth but immunity is not guaranteed 5 years post vaccination. 

Checks kidney function levels of certain salts in the blood. 

Measures several chemicals produced by the liver in the blood. These tests are highly sensitive to liver damage. 

This tests for parasites and infection in the stool. 

Checking for signs of many diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease and bladder infection. 

Low B12 can cause many problems such as fatigue and neurological issues. 

Naturally present in very few foods. It comes mainly from sun exposure. It is important for the immune system, cancer prevention and bone health.