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Cholesterol check in late adolescence

Most children: 17y–21

What it is

One lipid panel between 17 and 21, and earlier if there is a family history of early heart disease.

Start preparing

1. Ask for it at any routine blood test rather than making a special trip.
2. Tell the doctor if a parent or grandparent had a heart attack or stroke before 55 (men) or 65 (women).

Related

• Cholesterol screen once at 9–11
• Cholesterol panel every 4–5 years (every 2 from 45)

Sources

• Preventive services recommendations — US Preventive Services Task Force · checked 30-08-2026
• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: medium

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.