Online Test Series 47
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Blood specimen for neonatal thyroid screening is obtained on:
1. 72 hours after birth
2. 48 hours after birth
3. Cord blood
4. 24 hours after birth
Answer is within 72 hrs after birth, NOT cord blood.
Please confirm.
@Sai, Thank you for your comment. The answer has been updated. We did a search and found that, according to American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines, 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. Ref: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/117/6/2290.full.pdf+html