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Question :
Posted On : 21 Mar 2015
A baby was delivered vai lscs on 19.2.2010, baby`s mother is a known case of hypothroidism is on thyronorm 100 micro gram daily, father is also a case of hypothyroidism. when should i send baby`s tsh, after 72hrs of age or at 14 days.

please guide.

Dr.Ravi Bhatia
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Expert Answer :
it would be appropriate to send free T4, free T3 and TSH after 72 hours of life.
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