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Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) suspected: description in brief

• From: Public Health England
• Part of: Newborn blood spot screening programme: supporting publications and Population screening programmes: leaflets and how to order them
• Published: 1 August 2012

This information can help healthcare professionals talk to parents of newborns whose heel prick test shows possible congenital hypothyroidism (CHT).

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Congenital hypothyroidism is suspected

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Information on what a positive screen for congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) means, the diagnostic tests a baby will need to confirm the result and treatments for CHT.

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Published: 1 August 2012

From: Public Health England

Part of: Newborn blood spot screening programme: supporting publications Population screening programmes: leaflets and how to order them