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What are the approaches in this context in USA and outside especially with the no availability of traditional apnea monitors.

as a test to r/o hypothyroid ( in premature infants or in term infants in the first many days of life). Reflex TSH testing appears becoming the standard order for testing Thyroid status in infants beyond neonatal period to adulthood trying to see If the test- Reflex T4 adequately addresses the issue based on this

Our hospital lab has adopted TSH reflex testing in which if TSH is in acceptable range no further testing will be done. Wanted to hear thoughts from esteemed informed colleagues In pitfalls of such approach. thank you

adding protein and Nacl supplementation might help

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