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ea0039ep119 | Thyroid | BSPED2015

Auditing the congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) screening programme in the North East and Cumbria region

Boal Rachel , Cheetham Tim , Bartlet Kim

Introduction: UK Screening for CHT was introduced in 1981 to facilitate early detection, treatment and prevent associated morbidity and mortality. Screening in the North East and Cumbria is coordinated by the XXXXXX. A locally defined threshold of TSH >6 mU/l constitutes a positive screening test in contrast to national guidance of > 10 mU/l. We explored the longer-term outcomes of infants identified by the screening programme.Aim: The aims of th...