Blood specimen for Neonatal thyroid screening is obtained on
Correct Answer: 72 hours after bih
Description: GUIDELINES FOR NEONATAL THYROID SCREENING - AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS When to screen: Normal hospital delivery at term - Filter paper collection ideally at 2-4 days of age or at time of discharge NICU / preterm home bih - Within 7 days of bih Maternal history of thyroid medication / family history of congenital hypothyroidism - cord blood for screening Cord blood is to be used only if there is family history of hypothyroidism. In normal delivery, blood is taken at 2-4 days of age. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
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