Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism

Release Date: March 2008

This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for congenital hypothyroidism.

Summary of Recommendation / Supporting Documents

Summary of Recommendation

• The USPSTF recommends screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in newborns.
  Grade: A Recommendation.

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism, March 2008
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 45 KB; PDF Help)
Supporting Article (PDF File, 46 KB; PDF Help)
Clinical Summary (PDF File, 56 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of March 2008

Internet Citation:

Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism, Topic Page. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. March 2008. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscghy.htm