Tsh level of new born baby 0.69 is fine?

2021-01-01 06:00:26
Hi my 4 days old baby tsh level is 0.69  biological range is 0.70-15 is the tsh level fine? Is it decreased tsh level since the difference is only 0.1
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Congenital hypothyroidism is a serious disease. For that tsh is measured, which will be higher. In your case it is not high, so need not worry.
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Answered2021-01-01 08:59:52

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Hi, More detailed history required. Do you / did you have hypothyroidism during pregnancy.
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Repeat TSH with free T4 levels at 10 days of life.

Answered2021-01-01 07:25:54

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