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Abnormal Newborn Screening Results and Additional Testing
If your baby’s newborn screening results are abnormal, your baby will need to have another test. Not every abnormal result means your baby has a disorder. It is important to have quick follow-up testing. Without treatment, Congenital Hypothyroidism can result in harmful effects soon after birth.
The Utah Newborn Screening Program will contact you and your child’s pediatrician for blood and urine testing.
The Endocrinology Clinic at Primary Children’s Hospital cares for babies diagnosed with Congenital Hypothyroidism.
About Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects the body’s thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces a hormone that is essential for healthy growth and development.
Without treatment, Congenital Hypothyroidism can result in intellectual disabilities.
Early treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism often allows affected children to have normal and healthy development.
Frequency
Congenital Hypothyroidism affects approximately 1 in 3,000 to 4,000 babies in the United States.
Condition Type
Congenital Hypothyroidism is an Endocrine Disorder.
Also Known As
CH, CHT, Congenital Myxedema, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH