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Original Article
Reevaluation of the Neonatal Screening Test for Congenital Hypothyroidism
So Young Kang, Young Pyo Chang, Jeesuk Yu
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(4):387-394.   Published online April 15, 2005
Purpose : We performed this study to compare the TSH and free T4 levels according to gestational age and birth weight, and to reevaluate the cut-off values in the neonatal screening test for congenital hypothyroidism. Methods : Total 2,133 neonates(1,749 healthy newborns and 384 sick neonates) were screened in Dankook University Hospital from May 2000 to January 2003. Neonates with abnormal...