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NBS CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM (TSH)

The NBS Congenital Hypothyroidism test measures TSH levels to screen for thyroid dysfunction in newborns. Early detection allows for timely thyroid hormone replacement and prevents developmental issues.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
NBS CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM (TSH) includes 1 parameter

  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Test code

3308

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Blood SpotNeoNatal Cards1

Specimen stability information

Blood Spot

Collection instructions

Complete CLINICAL HISTORY form including birth date & birth time.(Dried Blood spot should be ideally collected within 2nd and 5th day of life after birth).Avoid touching and smearing of the blood spots.The dried blood specimen should be transported or mailed to the laboratory as soon as they are dry (Minimum of 3 Hrs.) and no later than 24 hrs after collection.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 10:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia-neonatal

CPT and Loinc codes

NBS CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM (TSH)

₹450