Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) results from a failure of the thyroid glands to produce thyroid hormones in adequate amounts. The condition can easily be treated with daily doses of thyroid hormones but clinical diagnosis is difficult to establish and the disease may continue unrecognized for a long time causing irreversible brain damage.
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Feature | Specification |
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Application | Newborn Screening |
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) results from a failure of the thyroid glands to produce thyroid hormones in adequate amounts. The condition can easily be treated with daily doses of thyroid hormones but clinical diagnosis is difficult to establish and the disease may continue unrecognized for a long time causing irreversible brain damage.
Products may not be licensed in accordance with the laws in all countries. Please check with your local representative for availability.
However, increased thyroid stimulating hormone (hTSH) and decreased thyroxine are clear signs of CH, which have led to the establishment of large scale screening programs.
GSP Neonatal Thyroxine (T4) assay
The Revvity GSP Neonatal Thyroxine (T4) assay is used with dried blood spot specimens as an aid in screening newborns for congenital hypothyroidism.
Application |
Newborn Screening
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Brand |
GSP®
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Detection Modality |
Time-Resolved Fluorescence (TRF)
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Disorders |
Congenital Hypothyroidism
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Instrument Compatibility |
GSP
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Quantity |
1152 tests
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Sample Type |
Dried blood spots
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Technology |
DELFIA
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Unit Size |
12 plates
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