The value of serial newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism using thyroxine (T4) in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Tina O FindleyAvni ShahCynthia S BellAmir Khan

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2019)

Abnormal T4 on newborn screening is common for preterm neonates. Higher rates of permanent congenital hypothyroidism highlight the need for screening beyond the newborn screen.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm infants
high throughput
preterm birth